SVALBARD BORN OF ICE

600 miles from the North Pole, arctic waterfalls thunder off the Nordaustlandet ice cap, borne of the rapidly melting Austfonna Glacier. For Aniol Serrasolses and Mikel Sarasola, Europe’s third-largest glacier provided an otherworldly backdrop for a boundary-pushing project that was the culmination of years of dreaming, planning, and hard work. Their journey was a testament to a fragile, ephemeral environment and a reminder of what can be achieved with the right mindset and a spirit of adventure.

Aniol Serrasoles

2017-2019 EVEN DREAMS SLEEP—ANIOL It started with a picture. A Paul Nicklen photograph showcasing incredible waterfalls flowing from an ice wall into the sea. The lighting, the place, the concept…I was totally inspired. I was also filled with questions: where were these waterfalls? When would they have enough water to run? Was this a common phenomenon or an exceptional occurrence? How could I fund such a trip? A bit of research, and I had some answers. The photo was taken in Svalbard, a small archipelago between Norway and the North Pole. One of the most remote, inhabited areas of the world. In 2017, my brother Gerd and I were close to Svalbard and decided to try making a trip happen. Things were falling into place when the Norwegian government revoked…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Winter 2023

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