Chris Burkard: The joy of surfing in ice-cold water

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  • Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
  • "Anything that is worth pursuing is going to require us to suffer, just a little bit," says surf photographer Chris Burkard, as he explains his obsession with the coldest, choppiest, most isolated beaches on earth. With jawdropping photos and stories of places few humans have ever seen - much less surfed - he draws us into his "personal crusade against the mundane."
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  • @PostWarKids
    @PostWarKids 7 років тому +89

    This guy is one of photography's greats

  • @Birdienez
    @Birdienez 5 років тому +20

    I didn't expect to finish watching until the end, but I'm so thankful that I did.
    Lucky guy. He knew his life's calling at age 19. He gets to live life to the fullest, and find meaning beyond what is dispensible.
    His photos are stunning. Didn't expect that at all.

  • @jonasvm
    @jonasvm 8 років тому +55

    6:22 theres a guy on the bottom left thats like reeeaaally shocked.

  • @ChrisLamberts
    @ChrisLamberts 9 років тому +57

    Beautiful photos, and well spoken story.

  • @TimmacTR
    @TimmacTR 9 років тому +31

    Wow...breathtaking pictures..

  • @ErzaScarletDragneelTessArt
    @ErzaScarletDragneelTessArt 8 років тому +61

    I've always preferred remote areas than commercialized beaches and I'm glad I'm not the only one

  • @AmenVictoria
    @AmenVictoria 9 років тому +20

    This was incredible. Gave me a different perspective on cold temperatures.... Still probably going to head south for the winter though. This man is truly "monk" of the cold. Bear

  • @BigMoe1290
    @BigMoe1290 9 років тому +1

    Chris is such an inspiration. One thing watching his videos and reading his stories and interviews is that no matter what your every day life looks like you have to get away from it from time to time to really feel human and feel free again :)

  • @lindsaybenton4882
    @lindsaybenton4882 9 років тому +30

    I am a huge Ted Talks fan and I love the photos you post on Instagram Chris. Sometimes they look so magnificant I have to remind myself they are real places. Your an artist and explorer. Great talk. Keep doing what you do.

  • @kevanmorinphoto
    @kevanmorinphoto 9 років тому +2

    As a general advertising photographer -- I watched this in joy and I really hope one day to have this kind of passion for my future work. This was inspiring.

  • @amitnaamani5702
    @amitnaamani5702 6 років тому +1

    This guy is a true inspiration. Already a legend. Keep it up Chris. Bless.

  • @leecambsuk2871
    @leecambsuk2871 6 років тому

    love hearing about Chris's journey, he's a kindrid spirit to many of us

  • @katemarieeee
    @katemarieeee 8 років тому +2

    This very talented man is a member of my church and I had the opportunity to hear this talk before he gave it. He is an amazing photographer and a great speaker! :)

  • @DanielSadjadian
    @DanielSadjadian 9 років тому +13

    Incredible and very inspirational. This has filled me with the confidence to continue working towards my dreams.

  • @bodyboardingchronicles602
    @bodyboardingchronicles602 5 років тому +1

    Extreme Cold Weather experience... not even words or pictures can explain!
    Beautiful Art

  • @AngryJawa0094
    @AngryJawa0094 9 років тому +1

    This is the most amazing TED talk I've ever seen.

  • @cormoranlee
    @cormoranlee 8 років тому +1

    Chris, well done cold water brother, I'm very proud, inspired and honored to have seen a glimpse of your spectacular experience. Thank you.

  • @Virtue740097
    @Virtue740097 9 років тому

    Awesome journey and beautiful shots in our world we no nothing about. Thank you.

  • @flower-mh7yj
    @flower-mh7yj 7 років тому +1

    Great talk , and incredible photos.👍

  • @salagucho
    @salagucho 9 років тому

    Couldn't like any other video more this one, could be the best inspirational video too. Hats off to you man, You inspired me the most!

  • @maxboileau2617
    @maxboileau2617 9 років тому

    So incredible! Chris is my favorite photographer!

  • @shikhli
    @shikhli 9 років тому

    Big joy to watch and listen this talk while a hot day like today :)

  • @runheli
    @runheli 9 років тому +1

    Great speech, exciting photographs, I could feel the temperature, very inspiring. Thumbs up.

  • @MarekNovotnyy
    @MarekNovotnyy 9 років тому +10

    Yet another amazing Ted Talk.

  • @caffeineandphilosophy
    @caffeineandphilosophy 9 років тому +63

    Misery and pain are strange sorts of friends. Great talk though.

  • @RyanMattockpyro
    @RyanMattockpyro 9 років тому +1

    What a journeyman!
    Surfing shots are spectacular. .

  • @Deusmecumest
    @Deusmecumest 9 років тому +8

    God bless you man.

  • @ryanrickerts5982
    @ryanrickerts5982 5 років тому

    I took my first cold winter surf trip to Scotland this past January and had an amazing time! I plan to visit Alaska in the fall or winter next. I totally agree with you, and I'm just a beginner surfer! Forget the crowds and well trodden places! Embrace the cold and seek true adventure!

  • @palomares.webador
    @palomares.webador 5 років тому

    Super powerful. Thanks!

  • @mistyblue511
    @mistyblue511 9 років тому +1

    Thank-you so much. Nothing with meaning is easy....Lower Definition

  • @evaq.6032
    @evaq.6032 7 років тому +1

    La "llorada" del día!! 😭😭😭
    Preciosas fotos, preciosa historia y preciosa persona la que la ha creado y participado. ♡♡♡♡ Thank you, Chris!♡♡♡♡

  • @mulimotola44
    @mulimotola44 9 років тому +26

    that was very cool and truly inspiring

  • @ManofWater
    @ManofWater 9 років тому +11

    very inspiring, great speech

  • @Husholdninger
    @Husholdninger 9 років тому +4

    What an inspiration!

  • @neyssa5034
    @neyssa5034 9 років тому +1

    Just beautiful!

  • @kodainoda5681
    @kodainoda5681 9 років тому

    Your experience was very moved me.

  • @TestMeatDollSteak
    @TestMeatDollSteak 9 років тому +15

    To each their own. Freezing cold temperatures and swimming in large open bodies of water are two of my least favorite things on Earth.

  • @tamereenshort4866
    @tamereenshort4866 9 років тому +4

    amazing pictures.

  • @TarunKumar90189
    @TarunKumar90189 9 років тому +1

    Awesome.. I was about to cry.. :)

  • @magdalenakaczowka6751
    @magdalenakaczowka6751 9 років тому

    Bellissime foto! Grazie!

  • @Ndo01
    @Ndo01 9 років тому +1

    Amazing story.

  • @Letsgo_ray
    @Letsgo_ray 6 років тому

    Very nice, love it

  • @rikiazzalin2072
    @rikiazzalin2072 7 років тому +1

    This man is inspiration.

  • @PeterKertesz2013
    @PeterKertesz2013 9 років тому

    Awesome video!!

  • @sammyman8888
    @sammyman8888 9 років тому

    I do love these videos

  • @johnmk6148
    @johnmk6148 9 років тому +2

    Chris burkard you are a legend

  • @RuiSilvaPT
    @RuiSilvaPT 5 років тому

    great speach! good life!

  • @claudiobirnbaum3943
    @claudiobirnbaum3943 Рік тому

    Crazy trip , amazing

  • @DidBer
    @DidBer 6 років тому

    Let's start with cold showers. Had a nice one yesterday n preparing for another this november afternoon. Cheers!

  • @blackpearl1t
    @blackpearl1t 9 років тому

    awesome~ it's truly what you get for pursuing your dreams even through just a little bit of pain… It's worth it. It's your life and people don't live forever.

  • @saikrishna8211
    @saikrishna8211 6 років тому

    Nice talk!!

  • @nicolasspycher840
    @nicolasspycher840 9 років тому

    Amazing

  • @johndaus5168
    @johndaus5168 9 років тому

    got add ice surfing to the bucket list!

  • @mandypac2854
    @mandypac2854 9 років тому +3

    7:20 Holy ...! That is probably the #scariest #reallife set of situations

  • @portentouslad5051
    @portentouslad5051 9 років тому +9

    "but most of all What ICY joy" :)

  • @egg_bee
    @egg_bee 9 років тому

    this is awesome

  • @aav_n
    @aav_n 8 років тому

    I'm taking swims in the North Sea for which very similarly ppl think am insane. But did research on it and it also actually is good for the muscles and the immune system after workouts and with the right hydration and nutrition. Yes I too got the cramps sometimes but nothing can be compared to it how much it energises me and in the same time relaxes. I am much faster after I'm out and in the icy sea I am not even freezing much. Just love it. I'm so glad to see ppl I feel alike, I feel we share this joy. Sure am too planning to surf too.

  • @Old_Man_Medina_Gaming
    @Old_Man_Medina_Gaming 9 років тому

    So awesome

  • @TheGayStoic
    @TheGayStoic 9 років тому

    My new inspiration . . .

  • @chrisnye8099
    @chrisnye8099 5 років тому

    legend. thanks Chris. Shaka brah.

  • @vicgauthier2707
    @vicgauthier2707 9 років тому

    ITS SO BEAUTIFUL :)

  • @AlfredoATA
    @AlfredoATA 5 років тому +1

    I’ve always wondered why doing sociopathic things is are much fun. This video puts so much in perspective

  • @niceiidai4603
    @niceiidai4603 6 років тому

    Fantastic photo!

  • @evga7475
    @evga7475 4 роки тому

    Good job👍

  • @efealper2434
    @efealper2434 6 років тому +1

    ama içerikler ilgi çekici

  • @noragretschannel6783
    @noragretschannel6783 3 роки тому

    Inspired

  • @cruncyPopadum
    @cruncyPopadum 9 років тому

    Just amazing colors of natures

  • @markmcmullan3351
    @markmcmullan3351 5 років тому

    Cool guy . Insane photography .

  • @worchab
    @worchab 9 років тому

    Does anyone know the song that plays in his video?

  • @barngarit
    @barngarit 5 років тому

    he is really cool and cold, favorite iceman :)

  • @shaokahn983
    @shaokahn983 9 років тому

    guess it comes to the point where pure joy and excitement offset all else... and there's when you have the time of your live

  • @sleeperface1754
    @sleeperface1754 9 років тому +1

    I'm 12 and I find these things very interesting

  • @JamesonScalia
    @JamesonScalia 5 років тому

    $$$ This is DOPE $$$

  • @odurandina
    @odurandina 4 роки тому

    Stunning photography plays great on mute without the way over the top background sound. Like 1/2 every other damned thing these days. Looks like an interesting trip.

  • @worchab
    @worchab 9 років тому

    song?

  • @victoriyapety9751
    @victoriyapety9751 8 років тому

    oh my god bring me there.

  • @RoninDee
    @RoninDee 9 років тому

    I'm freezing just watching this

  • @laurenstevens6401
    @laurenstevens6401 5 років тому

    yewwwww ya chris!!!

  • @mike72566
    @mike72566 6 років тому

    thats cute we surf the great lakes here in canada all winter

  • @daniildimitrov7117
    @daniildimitrov7117 9 років тому +1

    I know this guy from instagram wow :D

  • @thecoastalinhabitant9552
    @thecoastalinhabitant9552 8 років тому

    Sometimes... I go out in the rain, when I'm in the water.

  • @bostik8484
    @bostik8484 5 років тому

    I clicked like before listening

  • @efealper2434
    @efealper2434 6 років тому

    hll kardeşim tebrikler

  • @RYTISJAS
    @RYTISJAS 6 років тому

    Hi-ya,
    Breathtaking movie!
    have a nice evening :o)

  • @juliannepetersen6356
    @juliannepetersen6356 7 років тому +1

    5:43 WHERE IS THATTTT

  • @adamdeveau6311
    @adamdeveau6311 2 роки тому

    Damn son. I was just surfing at -21 degrees Celsius. Cold water surfing is the daily here in Canada

  • @efealper2434
    @efealper2434 6 років тому

    böyle devam et

  • @nguyenhungmanhk17hl18
    @nguyenhungmanhk17hl18 2 роки тому

    2:39

  • @bibekgautam512
    @bibekgautam512 9 років тому

    I so envy you!

  • @noahjenkinson5093
    @noahjenkinson5093 5 років тому

    hes like the og surfs up penguin

  • @truongvantink17dn60
    @truongvantink17dn60 2 роки тому

    8:42

  • @kushbar1
    @kushbar1 6 років тому

    That was sick

  • @jessicalt4121
    @jessicalt4121 5 років тому

    Beautiful striking photos. Can’t u easily hit chunks of ice while surfing? Suffer on the way to Joy.

  • @skinnyjohnsen
    @skinnyjohnsen 9 років тому

    I think a dry suit would have been better in those conditions. Stiffer perhaps, but it takes longer to freeze to death.

  • @HelmyelsaidBlogspot
    @HelmyelsaidBlogspot 9 років тому

    cold

  • @duongbui5869
    @duongbui5869 2 роки тому +2

    what is his job now?

  • @benjibrookes1645
    @benjibrookes1645 8 років тому +2

    If this guy is just a water photographer why doesn't he wear a drysuit? Keeps your warmer

  • @SwobyJ
    @SwobyJ 9 років тому +6

    "So, surf photographer, right?" Ohh my god, you cannot be more dudebro than that. Hahaha.

    • @mango_46
      @mango_46 3 роки тому

      Ummm ok

    • @SwobyJ
      @SwobyJ 3 роки тому

      @@mango_46 Ummm ok

  • @corrym.8029
    @corrym.8029 4 роки тому

    Waves suck cold but are better cold for some fucked reason off shore wind loves cold air

  • @Velzen5
    @Velzen5 9 років тому +2

    i am afraid common pain makes you aware off nothing but the pain itself. . .

    • @writerconsidered
      @writerconsidered 9 років тому +4

      Peter Velzen The key is what the pain is about and how you manage and interpret the pain. In short it is an individual perspective of the pain not the pain itself.

    • @Velzen5
      @Velzen5 9 років тому

      When acute intense pain comes, their often is no individuel perception. And thinking kind of stops, as the pain is all that you are concious off. I adivse anyone to saty ayway form pain.unnless there is grea benefit to be gained..

    • @Velzen5
      @Velzen5 9 років тому

      Atually you I right, but I didn't mean that small an amount of pain, I meant real horrible horrifying pain.

    • @ramirezlegend
      @ramirezlegend 9 років тому

      +Peter Velzen seems like you didn't try hard enough then

    • @Velzen5
      @Velzen5 9 років тому

      I didn't try at all. as I said: I am aftraid!