A small band of enthusiasts has helped the remote region of Kamchatka become a year-round mecca for surfers. The Moscow Times reportsThe hill overlooking Khalaktyrsky beach in Siberia’s Kamchatka region offers a stunning view in winter,stretching out over snowy volcanoes and crystal-clear ocean waves crashing onto black volcanic sand.
But recognize closer at the icy waves and you might see an unlikely wetsuit-clad silhouette since the beach has become home to a group of intrepid (brave in the face of danger) local surfers who ride the waves not only in the warm summer months, but in the long and freezing winters too.
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Source: theguardian.com