T
he stunning Lake Argentino in southern Patagonia was
the stage for the unique adventure featuring American
riders Parks Bonifay and Adam Errington as well as the
Argentinian duo of Cutún Martín and Tomas Karagozian.
Fed by the Upsala Glacier high above, Lake Argentino is
the largest freshwater lake in Argentina and home to many icebergs
that formed a perfect natural playground for the intrepid athletes.
“I studied the behaviour of the icebergs carefully before coming to
Patagonia and it was pretty clear that they are dangerous because
they can break or rotate at any moment,” commented Bonifay,
X-Games champion at the age of 14 and the first wakeboarder in
the world to land a 1080. “They are huge and uncontrollable. But
this incredible place makes you try to leave your fears behind and
enjoy this amazing experience with your board.”
The weather in the region is characterised by freezing
temperatures and winds of over 40 knots. The icebergs, some of
which are up to nine times larger than the section emerging from the
water, are in perpetual motion and can rotate at any time.
Unperturbed by the risks involved, the athletes searched for
blocks