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After all the dreamy lineups of snow on the beach, or the novelty of seeing someone covered in rubber, often we overlook the harsh reality of surfing in cold environments. When your arms are dead tired from a long-freezing session, the last thing you want to do is fumble to get out of a thick suit with no clothes on. Having to stand on ice makes it worse. But as the towel reminds us, clocking these hours is what allows us to escape to tropical paradises in the not too distant future. Photo: Trevor Moran
“Chill, it’s just a little snow.” Not something you often hear before surfing? For some, it’s a seasonal occurrence, while for others, it can be a nightmare incarnate. Covering every inch of your body with thick, seemingly bullet proof neoprene can be a tedious and undesirable task. If you were born in warmer climates, it may not be one you aspire to either. Regardless of where you were born, however, every surfer should appreciate the resolve it takes to suit up and paddle out in a snow storm or trudge through snow banks to get barreled.