Arctic Swell - Surfing the Ends of the Earth

Photographer Chris Burkard and professional surfers Patrick Millin, Brett Barley and Chadd Konig braved sub-zero temperatures in the Arctic Circle to capture moments of pristine beauty in conditions classified as the harshest products in the natural world. The cold sea and wind exact a heavy toll on their minds and bodies, but the rewards - adventure, wonder and self-knowledge - draw them closer together and motivate them to overcome them. over the next frontier in surfing.