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.
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 :)
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
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.
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! :)
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Ehh, all the benefits he mentioned were benefits of being in a remote place, not from cold water. Send me to an Abandoned tropical island (preferably one that somehow has all the creature comforts he says he avoids) and I'll be 10x happier than any of those places he showed.
James Dreger you obviously did and you’re just being pretentious about it. Just take it for what it is. It’s positive, and you just made it a bummer lol
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.
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..
This guy is one of photography's greats
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.
I've always preferred remote areas than commercialized beaches and I'm glad I'm not the only one
Wow...breathtaking pictures..
Beautiful photos, and well spoken story.
6:22 theres a guy on the bottom left thats like reeeaaally shocked.
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 :)
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
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.
This guy is a true inspiration. Already a legend. Keep it up Chris. Bless.
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! :)
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.
Extreme Cold Weather experience... not even words or pictures can explain!
Beautiful Art
This is the most amazing TED talk I've ever seen.
love hearing about Chris's journey, he's a kindrid spirit to many of us
Misery and pain are strange sorts of friends. Great talk though.
Chris, well done cold water brother, I'm very proud, inspired and honored to have seen a glimpse of your spectacular experience. Thank you.
This man is inspiration.
God bless you man.
What a journeyman!
Surfing shots are spectacular. .
Chris burkard you are a legend
Yet another amazing Ted Talk.
Incredible and very inspirational. This has filled me with the confidence to continue working towards my dreams.
La "llorada" del día!! 😭😭😭
Preciosas fotos, preciosa historia y preciosa persona la que la ha creado y participado. ♡♡♡♡ Thank you, Chris!♡♡♡♡
Spanish?
that was very cool and truly inspiring
Pun intended? :P
very inspiring, great speech
ayyy man of water ma man
Thank-you so much. Nothing with meaning is easy....Lower Definition
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!
Your experience was very moved me.
7:20 Holy ...! That is probably the #scariest #reallife set of situations
Big joy to watch and listen this talk while a hot day like today :)
What an inspiration!
Awesome journey and beautiful shots in our world we no nothing about. Thank you.
I’ve always wondered why doing sociopathic things is are much fun. This video puts so much in perspective
So incredible! Chris is my favorite photographer!
Just beautiful!
Amazing story.
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.
Crazy trip , amazing
I'm 12 and I find these things very interesting
amazing pictures.
Awesome.. I was about to cry.. :)
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
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!
Great speech, exciting photographs, I could feel the temperature, very inspiring. Thumbs up.
Let's start with cold showers. Had a nice one yesterday n preparing for another this november afternoon. Cheers!
Great talk , and incredible photos.👍
Super powerful. Thanks!
legend. thanks Chris. Shaka brah.
"but most of all What ICY joy" :)
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.
My new inspiration . . .
got add ice surfing to the bucket list!
Fantastic photo!
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.
Cool guy . Insane photography .
he is really cool and cold, favorite iceman :)
Bellissime foto! Grazie!
So awesome
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Amazing
I do love these videos
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Nice talk!!
I'm freezing just watching this
Just amazing colors of natures
Very nice, love it
Awesome video!!
great speach! good life!
Inspired
Sometimes... I go out in the rain, when I'm in the water.
thats cute we surf the great lakes here in canada all winter
this is awesome
ITS SO BEAUTIFUL :)
oh my god bring me there.
Damn son. I was just surfing at -21 degrees Celsius. Cold water surfing is the daily here in Canada
5:43 WHERE IS THATTTT
Canada I recon
Does anyone know the song that plays in his video?
Good job👍
hes like the og surfs up penguin
I clicked like before listening
what is his job now?
Beautiful striking photos. Can’t u easily hit chunks of ice while surfing? Suffer on the way to Joy.
If this guy is just a water photographer why doesn't he wear a drysuit? Keeps your warmer
I think a dry suit would have been better in those conditions. Stiffer perhaps, but it takes longer to freeze to death.
I know this guy from instagram wow :D
Waves suck cold but are better cold for some fucked reason off shore wind loves cold air
why does he his job now?
in other words, OP is saying the Earth is getting overcrowded.
song?
That was sick
Why did he change his workplace?
Watch Surfer Dan
Ehh, all the benefits he mentioned were benefits of being in a remote place, not from cold water. Send me to an Abandoned tropical island (preferably one that somehow has all the creature comforts he says he avoids) and I'll be 10x happier than any of those places he showed.
Ehhh you missed the point
Real Ramirez
Not really. I'm just saying the point carries over even where there are the creature comforts I love.
His point is that the juxtaposition between joy and suffering is what enables joy in the first place. His point has nothing to do with location
you missed the point. you dont surf i take it.
James Dreger you obviously did and you’re just being pretentious about it. Just take it for what it is. It’s positive, and you just made it a bummer lol
yewwwww ya chris!!!
$$$ This is DOPE $$$
Euphoria is a symptom of hypothermia
Shrinkage?
Idk there’s a lot nice surf in warm places
i am afraid common pain makes you aware off nothing but the pain itself. . .
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.
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..
Atually you I right, but I didn't mean that small an amount of pain, I meant real horrible horrifying pain.
+Peter Velzen seems like you didn't try hard enough then
I didn't try at all. as I said: I am aftraid!
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