Surf Alaska

In the remote Kenai Peninsula, Chris Burkard found waves and landscapes that few, if any, have ever surfed. He brought back photos that showed this unique and special place.

By The Editors, Photography Chris Burkard

Published October 14, 2013
Updated October 14, 2016

Self-taught photographer Chris Burkard calls the ocean his muse.

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