At Glacier's End - Chris Burkard

Chris Burkard is a world-renowned adventure photographer with a passion for Iceland. He's explored the furthest reaches of the country over the last decade, growing a strong affinity to documenting the glacial river systems that run from the highlands all the way down to the ocean. Working with writer and fellow photographer Matt McDonald, the duo have released a new book – At Glacier's End. 'At Glacier’s End' takes you on a journey down Iceland’s glacial rivers, from headwaters to sea. It features photographer Chris Burkard’s finest aerial images from nearly a decade of flights. Iceland’s rivers have become culturally iconic in large part because of Burkard’s incredible passion for them. Finally, all his best images from Iceland live in one place in this perfect coffee table book. Alongside those images, Matt McDonald takes the reader on a journey (in 10,000 words of prose) down these rivers, providing a cultural and environmental perspective from their formations to present day. All of Iceland's major rivers have become threatened by heavy industry in recent decades; however, a massive conservation movement is underway to save them today, led by the Icelandic government.' -- This story is a part of the 66°North Glacier Friday 2020 initiative, which aims to both shed a light on the gravity of the retreat of Icelandic glaciers and directly support non-profit organizations that aim to address the problem. This coming weekend, we will not be participating in Black Friday. Instead, 25% of all online sales Nov 27 – Nov 30 will fund the protection of glaciers in Iceland. Glaciers dominate the landscape in so many parts of Iceland. They are the view from our home and our destination during the weekend. They shaped our mountains and created our rivers which carve up the landscape and make our country extraordinary. Icelandic glaciers are one of the reasons we exist as a company and we want to protect them. Whether you shop with us today or donate directly to the Icelandic Wetland Fund, you will be helping us preserving the Icelandic glaciers for future generations. Read more at 66north.com https://bit.ly/39fu6eg