The Ice Beard Surfers of Lake Superior | Local Legends

Even in sub-zero temperatures in Upper Peninsula Michigan, you can find one man who surfs Lake Superior.
Daniel Schetter, known as “Surfer Dan,” has become a local legend for surfing Lake Superior, rain or shine, and making epic ice beards in the meantime.
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[@themindset4164]

Imagine being so legendary that people genuinely don't believe you even exist

[@terellslaughter1626]

Me with women 😭👌🏾

[@themindset4164]

@@auburnboi09 I'll fix it my bad

[@dbspaceoditty]

thats me, i dont even believe the shit i hear about me. because its not true !!!!

[@austinreese5553]

I was like 400!

[@britneyt5264]

I made your 999 into 1k i feel accomplished

[@lianaclark7413]

The fact that he shaved his beard so that the focus would be on his friend’s beard 🥺🥺

[@f.h.3847]

Wow

[@thewhopper256ify]

I think what he meant by that is that he shaved his beard, and because of that, the focus is on his friend’s beard. As opposed to shaving it specifically for his friend to have the attention.

[@ogcdx66kkkanadathefirstnat57]

yea that was nice..

[@habib1971]

He a homie

[@OGSativex]

Ben Allen he literally said word for word, “he shaved his beard so the focus would be on his friends beard instead”....

[@homemademusic7]

“Surfing saved my life” ❤️ Took me over a decade, but I finally let alcohol know who was in control...and it was me all along. God bless you man.

[@bburnsga]

Way to go, Benjamin! God bless you, too!

[@IIAndersII]

Awesome 😊 congrats man!

[@firestarterri]

I’m reading this a year later and sending all my best wishes that you’re doing well and living your best life! ❤️

[@heyheywoahwoahhey]

How!! Please tell me! Asking for a friend!

[@homemademusic7]

@@heyheywoahwoahhey "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” That is something Jesus said. Trusting in Jesus and His promises saved me. I’ll try to make this brief (kinda lol), but the Holy Spirit revealed the supernatural to me. I didin’t believe in “spirits” until that day. I had been oppressed by a demon for many years not knowing/believing it. Jesus delievered me. He took the craving for alcohol away in an instant. No jail, AA group, rehab, hospital, halfway house or anything worked prior. "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation. We hide from God. Usually by means of unbelief, and also shame, due to sin. How do we believe in a loving and perfect God who is also Just, when we are so wicked? Jesus paid the price so through grace we can be saved. His last words before His death was “it is finished”…and our debt was paid.

[@Talador12]

No joke on Lake Superior in the summer. I measured 41 degrees Fahrenheit water in July once. Absolutely wild to surf this in the winter. Props to the Surfers.

[@NeillWylie]

I loved where he talked about the cold making him appreciate the warmth and normality, then the normality making him appreciate the cold and uncomfortable. Such a healthy appreciation of life.

[@brandonfullenkamp5847]

That was my favorite part. A lot of people forget and don't appreciate the comfort we have.

[@ascent8487]

That stuck out to me the most. It really made an impression.

[@oscarmccormack1761]

That's the problem with most people today, too much warm not enough cold.

[@kevinmendoza5035]

☯️

[@malikkelly8519]

Balance:)

[@drperkyreal4686]

Lives in water Has trident Takes care of everyone Sounds like aquaman to me

[@JoseGarcia-ww1bn]

U didn’t see the trident ?

[@jakecallahan4890]

More like AquaDan...

[@joe.808]

Swan plus he had a trident 😂

[@eliotpry]

Swan yeah

[@jubaalasi]

Sounds legit

[@pothosivity]

local legends are what make the world just a little better. had this guy in my town who used to be a professor at a pretty well known college who said he was “enlightened” by LSD and would just walk around down town with no shoes and an industrial bucket which carried all his belongings. he was so kind and would even cool jewelry he made during the bi-annual fair our town had and would always say hello to my mom and sister and i. I haven’t seen him since I moved 5 years ago but I hope he is well. He also once sent LSD to the dean of the college with a letter telling him he had a stick up his ass haha

[@ghhhp]

i know of a couple people that did those really bad hits of acid too they literally never came back it fucked them up forever just 1 hit and they were never the same it’s pretty bad it shouldn’t be called ‘enlightened’ 😂😂 that sounds like it could be misconstrued as something good that happened when it’s really not lol

[@Yeeeesh]

HOLY WAH!! ITS DAN SHETTER! I USED TO HANG OUT WITH THIS GUY back in my Northern Michigan University days!! Proud alumni & originally from Hawaii I have such a great respect for this! IM SO PROUD OF YOU DAN❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾💯💯🌺🌺Keep Da Nalu Flowing 💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️Marquette Michigan will ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART!! This guy is the real deal! Good soul🙏🏾💯❤️Loved watching this!!!! MUCH ALOHA 💯💯🤙🏾🤙🏾🌺🌺❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾Mahalo nui for this!!

[@atomicrose828]

His goals are simple, his needs get met, and he's just chilling and enjoying life. I really admire that. He's a simple, happy, human being. I wish I had more of his spirit.

[@jayscraggs6320]

@@jeffwilcox9987 ok boomer

[@lanacharlotte2944]

@@jeffwilcox9987 Exactly. The police are just waiting for him to drown

[@sidneymendoza3153]

Jeff Wilcox lol BOOMER

[@thegoatley1]

so a bum

[@obvioustroll5221]

@@sidneymendoza3153 okay millennial

[@nomemeshere4807]

man this is bittersweet to watch, it makes me think of my hometown's legend that died just about a month ago. He was the sweetest man. Rest easy Bicycle Bob

[@raycordova112]

I knew a bicycle bob growing up... everyone was sure that he liked kids tho... pretty sure bicycle bob liked kids a little too much

[@thatdudejonathan4854]

What's the story of bicycle bob

[@nomemeshere4807]

@@thatdudejonathan4854 I don't know if there is much of a story but he would ride around town on his bicycle always wearing cool hats and leggings and he spent a lot of time reading in our local library. When I was in 5th grade (which was, for some reason, it's own school) he would ride past our recess area in the morning when we were walking to class and everyone always cheered and said hi. Family of mine that met him said he was a very sweet man.

[@nomemeshere4807]

@@thatdudejonathan4854 most popular theory is that he was just an environmentally conscious dude just vibing around town

[@nomemeshere4807]

@@buffpathfinder3607 That's amazing. I love that

[@JesusRunsMyHouse]

Born and raised on the shore of Lake Superior on Bay Mills Reservation in the middle of a white out blizzard in 64. Born in my grandparents log cabin because we were 20 miles from the Soo where the closest hospital was. We were so far removed from the world that we still did our shopping and trading at the trading post that was built in the 1700's by a French trapper. We didn't have running water or electricity but we had the best underground spring with ice cold water even in July. I will be buried on the shore in my spirit house so one day my spirit will join my ancestors and my body will become one with the lake.

[@Red_1976]

Sounds beautiful!

[@delataylor]

You ever kind of get to know someone, that you wouldn't 'really' want to hang out with, but makes you shed tears of happiness that they exist? Thank you Good Vibes Dan.

[@datonbush5147]

Tf is this comment

[@arkarh1114]

u must be so fake, I see what you did with them ' '

[@delataylor]

@@datonbush5147 I enjoyed this video. I think it was well made about what seems to be a genuinely sweet man just spreading joy around town. He doesn't seem like someone I personally would actually enjoy spending time with. I am truly happy he exists though. This great little video about this kind-hearted man almost made me shed tears of joy. I am sure there are musicians, comedians, tech innovators, writers, etc. that have brought you joy, made you think, maybe even have made you cry by warming your heart. Maybe some of these people that have brought you such beautiful emotions... also strike you as someone who you wouldn't really want to hang out with in real life. That is all I was saying. I believe it's fairly obvious that my initial comment had no ill will in it. I apologize if it angered you. Hopefully I cleared it up for you. Cheers.

[@delataylor]

@@arkarh1114 What? I can't (or don't know how) to make an italic font in a KZbin comment. How does this make me fake?

[@mneech609]

@@delataylor Valid. I'm feeling it too.

[@narrasmlesh2326]

Imagine being about to drown and then someone grabs you and when you see them it's magical ice Poseidon on a kayak to save you

[@escapetherace1943]

pretty sure that happened in summer lol

[@narrasmlesh2326]

@@escapetherace1943 wouldn’t be surprised if this man controls time just sayin

[@___717.]

😆 deserves more likes

[@zackcrier610]

"magical ice poseiden" 😂

[@suckingtoes6985]

heres what ill do if i see him while drowing: 1:Rattle and pass out 2: Go with him and make out

[@jayk3783]

I was more impressed how little smokey was able to jump up like it was nothing.

[@Haazziee]

Jay K lmao!!!! I thought I was the only one. I was like wow. My dog literally is that small and acts like her legs are broken. Lol. Insane.

[@DeitrichDavis]

I know that dog 🐕 made that leap and was amazed

[@boogeyman4079]

superhuman man. Super animal dog.

[@MrWells-km5cp]

As cool as Dan is... he wouldn't be Dan the man with out Smokey boi .. True legend here.

[@LindsayC33]

Jay K i was too lmao

[@broderickroost393]

I have so much respect for this man. As somebody who spent a great deal of time in and around lake Michigan and Superior. Especially in the winter those late conditions can get to the point where they're comparable to the giant North Sea storms.

[@bburnsga]

I don't doubt that one bit! When I lived in Utah, I went with some friends on the Great Salt Lake, to Antelope Island. My friend had installed a filter on his cabin cruiser, to filter out the brine shrimp (then when we got home, he flushed out the motor with fresh water...at least I think it was the motor). Anyway, the wind got up & we were being tossed like I couldn't believe! It was like being out on the ocean in a storm! I was steering at one point, & I had to hold on with one hand on the frame of the boat, the other on the steering wheel, lest I'd be tossed overboard. I never would've believed it could get like that on an inland lake!!

[@bransonwalter5588]

The Great Lakes have destroyed ships that have survived ocean travel without issues. If you don't respect them like oceans, they will show you why.

[@steptoeedwall2349]

"When the fire chief told me that I'm the most valuable guy in the water during rescues.... ... I agreed with him!" Hahaha!

[@andrewperez9284]

This makes me miss my local legend. We had this guy in Lake Elsinore who had to have been in his late 50s or early 60s but he would just cruise around town on a longboard shirtless with a tennis racket in hand. He would cruise around town looking for people to play tennis with. You could find him any given day at the court at Machado park, asking strangers to play with him. He was unbelievably kind and was known by almost everybody in town. Then one day he died, I am not sure how I heard he got hit by a car while cruising. A ton of people held a vigil for him at the Machado park tennis court where he used to play, and they hung up signs and tennis rackets in his honor. I never paid him much attention when I was a little kid, but now every time I go by Machado park I find myself looking for him. I miss seeing him cruise around town and playing tennis at the court. I wish I knew more about him too. You never know what you got until its gone

[@iRuvon]

Thanks for that, what a wonderful story..

[@CollectorMan97]

And where is that?

[@andrewperez9284]

@@CollectorMan97 Good ol Lake Elsinore California. Fun fact our city is home to the largest natural lake in southern California

[@markoj.7675]

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[@waltysalamander]

are you Canadian? Just wondering, I saw the word Elsinore and thought of Elsinore Brewery from Strange Brew.

[@deleteaccounts7613]

Remember the kid that would never wear a jacket? This is him now.

[@SoulDelSol]

The kid who wore shorts all winter

[@JosephFlores-yn4yi]

@@SoulDelSol thats me, i hope i get to be like him

[@bubaaaaaaaaa]

Im the opposite of that kid, I wear sweaters in summer (I live in the Philippines)

[@randydominguez666]

@@bubaaaaaaaaa on God my armpits started sweating just thinking of that.. why you do that? I live in the Yucatan Peninsula so i’m also near the ecuator, and i gotta be butt naked all the time in order to not get a heat stroke

[@dex4836]

Me

[@nicolasnorthern2962]

Being born and raised in these waters I can’t stress enough how dangerous this really is!

[@Bardmusic66]

I like the part at the end where he acknowledges that they aren’t the best waves and these guys aren’t the best surfers. That’s real. Doesn’t take anything away from them though, still gnarly af. Some real surf bums, admirable in a way.

[@ryanotte6737]

Making the best of what we have... it truly is a wonderful life.

[@retiinas]

If Percy Jackson has taught me anything, this guy is a son of Poseidon.

[@leilaniakana9906]

Y E S

[@thechaoticphoenixx8963]

Hell Yea

[@bulldozer8950]

Son... nah this man is Poseidon

[@takijahrichardson8752]

WaddleDeeEX yess

[@randomizedcontent9461]

H E L L Y E A

[@Rang15]

this guy is the definition of having a chill life

[@Luigipopdrop]

I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE!

[@Yabadabadoooo2]

*Ba dum tish*

[@zoomerd9385]

He has pretty Cooooool life

[@andrearangel3223]

I loved your comment and wanted to give you a like, but you have 420, so I just wanna make sure you know I love you.

[@inaelmore1848]

Haha

[@brandonwarner876]

There is an understated connection between his mental health and addiction, and the freezing waters he surfs in. The mammalian dive reflex is a powerful tool that can bring someone back from a catatonic depressive state, and involves being submerged fully in icy water. There is also the benefits of icy water "shocking" someone. He has more control than the average person, but his nervous system is reacting on a massive internal scale. Lastly there's the passion. Doing this hard, dangerous thing successfully, and saving others, is so gratifying. This is all from someone once diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, and using meds as well as holistic healing such as cold water. Thank you so much for sharing your story, Dan. ❤

[@ryann9644]

i lived in marquette for a few years and i gotta say, its a whole experience. the community is amazing and i lived right on the lake and loved it. i always wanted to go surfing in the lake but my dad wouldn’t let me, so we resorted to rock jumping

[@DripGxd_Cam]

They always ask “where is Dan?” But never “How is Dan?” 😞

[@1SGCarter]

DripGxd_Cam He cold

[@ERDESH01]

😔

[@TheRedKingsArt__]

Naresh Rajandran ikr lmao

[@adeelm9028]

He just said it better; do they know me or do they know of me

[@JDRebel]

Deep...

[@maximilianbennett1785]

“Who’s that crazy guy out there surfing?! That’s so weird!” “Bro that’s just DAN.”

[@justinhepner3449]

Would be more like "ope that's just dan"

[@braydden5018]

Urban dictionary be like

[@lanacharlotte2944]

Psycho Dan is very appropriate for him to call himself

[@Ikan0wnzu]

I’m here brother

[@Jayswaggy821]

he reminds me of jaquin pheonix

[@AwokenEntertainment]

what a cool community.. glad the internet is giving them the recognition that they deserve

[@samanthacallaway2276]

We do and we don’t. Our home is isolated and quiet, everybody kinda forgets about the Great Lakes for other coasts and big cities. But it’s become more popular now, and the whole reason we decided to come here is fading away :/

[@Agr414]

I’m glad he mentioned how humbling the cold can be. There’s nothing like jumping in freezing cold water and it truly makes you appreciate the little things like warm water from the tap.

[@septarian3337]

It's funny, yesterday I watched a video from a creater I was (key word was) subscribed to have a complete melt down over the color of her f*ckin hair. She acted like it was the worst thing that ever happened to her and she decided she needed to buy an entire new wardrobe to match it... It was extremely hard to watch. I left a comment saying she really needs a reality check and even more so a change in perspective. I wish more people were like this guy and would stop taking their lives/privileges for granted. Be humble. I don't get why that's so hard for people nowadays.

[@Agr414]

Sweaty Socks that’s nuts. The coldest I’ve ever spent time outside in is -23 with -45F windchill.

[@TheSadistNat1on]

@@Agr414 thats nuts too breh:)

[@kevingruenofficial]

Man did I learn this camping in iceland. Good luck finding hot water in the highlands😅

[@claytonbrown7120]

It feels good in the cold water

[@johnnyghanja]

I surfed with him in Okinawa when he was 16, its unreal what a legend he became. We worked at a mini donut stand at the bx.

[@FirstLastForever]

Military Brat?

[@bburnsga]

Cool memory, thanks for sharing it. :)

[@programming3218]

That's great man

[@miguelalonsogarcia2475]

Cap

[@bria6777]

This is so cute 😭😭

[@mybodyisreggie2759]

Just imagine falling into the water and thinking this is the end and then Jesus with a frozen beard offers you a ride on his surf board

[@showdown1272]

No one can refuse

[@leonardocook4444]

I’m not surprised the surfer is super chill. As a surfer myself I’ve noticed we never really try to bother with negative emotions. Maybe all that time in nature helps with that. After I’m out of the water I always feel a deep sense of contentment and fulfillment. Like hey, hang in there. Life is bad but it’s also good. Take the bad with the good and enjoy the ride.

[@buffengamen2373]

He’s out here surviving Michigan winters in his car. This man is the real deal

[@kidjiujitsu]

He's different. He's not just surviving but surfing in the damn lake. My God man.

[@lanacharlotte2944]

He is a bum, does literally nothing for anyone but himself. He should go check into the psych ward again

[@small_moth170]

Bro with a buddy heater and the tuck heat cmon

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

@@lanacharlotte2944 Who exactly is he supposed to do things for...? He doesn't owe anyone anything. He's happy and not hurting anyone, that means he needs a psych ward? Last I checked that's how they recommend everyone live.

[@texture650]

@@lanacharlotte2944 you just wish you could surf and sit on your bumcheeks

[@wurfelmusic]

I'd just like to point out that you can see his breath during this interview. That's how cold it is in his RV. And then he goes surfing.

[@DAVEC-li7mf]

BC Bob that’s really cool, mind helping me look for who asked

[@silverwind97]

This is normal, even inside, for the UP. especially if your living in an RV.

[@user-zw3xl3ey2d]

@@DAVEC-li7mf it was me I asked

[@JeremyMcLain]

But where does he warm up after being near hypothermic?

[@elhilo1972]

@@DAVEC-li7mf That was really mean, for no reason.

[@justinspencer1539]

Something about danger and learning to be one with it truly gives you meaning or appreciation more so than others not really experiencing it. Most people are working so hard to have "things" and that's their way of saying they lived but when they call you crazy for doing what you love..ya know who really lived a life.

[@rhpham2]

I love his passion and how he lives so freely without fear of death or even judgement of everyone

[@BlueFox61]

When you chew mint gum and take a sip of water

[@spaceman1848]

Accurate.

[@Sha0linShadowb0xing]

@HZB OcYpcWr'Ctwu Odzs RIP

[@day1840]

HZB OcYpcWr'Ctwu Odzs Challenge accepted

[@Cacowninja]

How it feels to chew 5 gum.

[@icejr1030]

fr

[@nastyhoe3129]

“ ive sctually see surfer dan “ They make it sound like hes an ancient creature

[@kearstin1988]

*walks into the diner they were sitting in* "yeah he's in here 3 or 4 times a week" lol

[@nastyhoe3129]

Kearstin lol

[@antonisatwork]

Iv sctualy se fa

[@ConanObrien22]

Lmao fact

[@stpbasss3773]

Just because he has a beard that freezes lmao

[@anushkachakraborty8635]

This came up in my recommended. Going to say. Made my day. Loved this docu-series by Vice :)

[@inrstelr5056]

Dan is a great dude, he used to come by and watch out band play and come to our house back in a college. Great to see him like this!

[@juliusbrom]

I'm down with this new series! It's fun getting to know these interesting people!

[@YusuphYT]

ye except most of the same series isn’t even entertaining. Most of the people they show are just idiots doing dumb shit for attention...

[@aaaaatttttt7383]

killer more like people just enjoying themselves and living life without limits?? Sheesh man why you hating? Gotta be more positive

[@byronhurstiii4297]

Julius Brom really? Well good for you cupcake!

[@byronhurstiii4297]

killer lord help them if they ever want you on the show. Maybe a crackhead special would suit you

[@juliusbrom]

@@dabbingsquidward5748 thanks for your opinion.

[@amateursnake424]

I've skated with this dude in Marquette. I went to school there. He's even cooler in real life.

[@Paradroidx]

Those hills in the the UP are steep. I lived in Iron Mountain for most my childhood

[@emilal]

pun intended?

[@Paradroidx]

@@emilal puns are always intended lol. But nay this time

[@HarrisonCSmith]

As a great lakes surfer this guy is a living legend to us. He's like the frontman of the culture. Pushing the sport to the extremes. And we're all better for it.

[@jimmyhoughtaling3839]

Michigan is an absolutely gorgeous state and the UP is its crown jewel for sure.. I live in Texas now but I’m still very proud to tell people I’m from Michigan.

[@justinsander7654]

The town should designate him as a park ranger give him the title of "shore patrol" and a salary. It would be like having a year round life guard. Then the municipality can then justify building a station for him on the park land near the shore. That would allow Dan to spend all his time doing what he loves which also happens to allow him to keep an eye out for people in distress. It would benefit Dan, it would benefit the town, heck emulating a model like that could benefit the whole state. The great lakes have a long sorted record of drowning incidents. If nothing else Vice should help Dan's friends gather up the funds to build him a shore front house if you do though in box me I wanna be the first to throw some cash down on it. Unique people like Dan are a major part of why this country is so great we need more Dan's in this crazy world.

[@lorenzooliver1888]

hey if you wanna give me money too that’d be great

[@Isaac-zb5cy]

Dan deserves the money.

[@jtschury2025]

dan is not homeless he just has his own way to keep things simple and uncluttered

[@yellaflop7387]

@trippsx3 Dude's got a pass for a bit after saving multiple peoples lives. If he's not hurting anyone AND saving people, tf is there to complain about.

[@TheLegitimateDude]

@trippsx3 this video is about a guy who lives below his means, helps out his local community, and is overall very friendly and genuine. i'm genuinely curious as to why you think those are qualities we should not look up to.

[@cowboy611140]

A couple years ago I was swimming with some friends on the beach of the island you see them surfing in front of in this video. We were like 15 or 16 at the time and this dude in a big van pulls up and starts surfing. He comes up to us after a while and says that there’s a spare surfboard in the back of his van and that we should go grab it. Later I found out that that was surfer Dan. He seems like a super solid dude. Side note: I also learned that day that surfing is extremely hard.

[@jimyoung7926]

Cool story if it were true. The surfing conditions really only happen in the winter. Even in the summer most people don't tend to swim longer than 5 or 10 minutes because lake Superior is cold all year.

[@bonanaboi]

@@jimyoung7926 why don’t we just give him the benefit of the doubt

[@stella-vu8vh]

nobody goes on the internet to tell lies it isn't allowed

[@jimyoung7926]

@@stella-vu8vh This is true. I recant my statement..

[@bburnsga]

@@jimyoung7926 Maybe it was a bit stormy. That always whips up the waves. Or...maybe they were swimming in wetsuits, & it was winter.

[@johnbruen1651]

For those of you who have never been to Lake Superior, even in the hot days of summer, the water is extremely cold. I mean it feels like needles and pins poking your skin, very painful. Hyperthermia can take over in a matter of minutes. I know he's wearing a wet suit, but that's not much protection from this kind of cold. Amazing.

[@seamac7564]

He has nothing, but he has so much more than many of us could ever hope for.

[@SaintMaus]

So noone is calling him Aqua Dan? I'm a bit disappointed.

[@gabryeI]

Thats the best name ha

[@mattyspaghetti449]

@JahRockwell Your mom.

[@mgavinx6633]

@JahRockwell your'e mom

[@andersonleek8795]

@JahRockwell your mom

[@The21Savage17]

@JahRockwell your mom

[@joshjewell1960]

“He doesn’t have a specific job he just kinda works on his own” AKA I buy weed from him and his dog named Smokey.

[@chowmeowching159]

Josh Jewell my uncle used to have a dog named Smokey and he sold weed

[@lilshmokey4132]

@@chowmeowching159 the dog or the uncle

[@swampy7139]

@@lilshmokey4132 both

[@brojeffy]

stop snitching

[@lilshmokey4132]

@@brojeffy I'll front you an 8 ball an a car battery, ya didnt see or read this thread ya herd?

[@josephanthony2305]

What a good guy. Just all around positive people like him are people I like to be around

[@oxcuz4754]

I live in the lower part of michigan i used to visit my grandma in the upper peninsula every week and i never heard of this guy before but its cool to have someone like this in michigan

[@OfficialKraze]

The realest shit he said was that this gave him purpose. Thats what matters most in life.

[@ridgefrost]

Yeaah, no...no one's life's purpose is surfing in clearly very dangerous conditions for fun U can do it but it's not your life's purpose

[@OfficialKraze]

@@ridgefrost could he live without it? Maybe? The pursuit of happiness is subjective. If this is what he deems his purpose then who are we to argue that?

[@ridgefrost]

@@OfficialKraze we do not have the right to judge yes, but a purpose is somethng productive not swimming in freezing weather for fun

[@OfficialKraze]

@@ridgefrost you think its subjective to that when its not. There are people that just skydive for their purpose. People that just take photos as their purpose. What you might not think it productive to others around them or for certain things - in reality doesnt matter because it gives them purpose to look forward to tomorrow.

[@abyss7378]

@@ridgefrost Life's purpose is different for everyone to some this might be absurd to some it might not.

[@braindead4467]

I guess you can call him... POSEI-Dan

[@rafaeterna1081]

*slow claps....*

[@TEXAS2459]

lol gud1

[@multi8108]

EW HAHAHAHA

[@redgit9905]

Inztinct nice

[@justynamaria0333]

The best one

[@masterkenobi3666]

being success in life, there are different perspectives and this one takes it. being loved and being legendary i think hes a successful man in his own way now and i appreciate that

[@minimanadam]

I lived in ironwood for 5x years , winters up there is a whole different world , it's absolutely unreal and unless you experience it , words cannot describe them

[@FirstPersonNewf]

I have a friend in Toronto that does the same thing. He's nuts. Someone called emergency services on him because they thought he was drowning. They showed up with the news and he got to do an on air interview with 6 inch icicles hanging from his head.

[@daphnetran3065]

Russell LeCour I’m from Toronto, was this on cp24? Or any news channel

[@FirstPersonNewf]

@@daphnetran3065 Yes it was

[@eeeesyywuwiz2836]

Russell LeCour Link?

[@hillbillysceptic1982]

I was a Harrier plane captain and mechanic aboard the USS Nassau during Operation Allied Force in the winter of 99. We flew war pace operations all winter long in the northern Adriatic while Mod Loc’ing a show of force before bombing. I would be working on aircraft on the flight deck all night long preparing for more sorties. Freezing rain blowing right across the deck all night. I would come in to the shop with ice frozen to my forehead in a perfect mold. 18 to 20 hr days everyday. And i would get off work and head to birthing for shower, and all the infantrymen onboard would have already used up the hot water and I would have to take a cold shower. I hate winters now.

[@latisha334]

Russell LeCour I’ve literally never seen this on the news in my 20ish years living in the GTA

[@vladdracul9813]

Almost in tears watching this gentle, kind man who found freedom. I hope to find the courage to live this way one day. Our cages are an illusion. Thank you brother.

[@koipooo2153]

"Sometimes I get to the brink of death, but it really makes me feel alive." god damn Dan, god damn

[@coles2688]

koipooo That’s just the way it is. You have to live on the edge if you truly want to LIVE at all.

[@18JMCPRODUCTIONS18]

@Iv Art you are depressing as fuck man no ones impressed by this LOL

[@obedpena1172]

@@18JMCPRODUCTIONS18 😆

[@danielschetter5385]

@Iv Art fake news

[@L3GHO5T]

He has an amazing outlook on life what a beautiful soul

[@swivels]

I relate with this guy so much.. almost 2 years sober from alcohol here. I hope he and Allen are both doing well today.

[@andeoo]

dan doesn’t catch a cold, the cold catches dan.

[@innoutdoors1506]

Doesn't sound right

[@yep9657]

Ok fking cringe boy

[@lanacharlotte2944]

And everyone catches Dan's STDs

[@isaacezekielthecolorblindg7343]

Dan catches waves

[@Ziamangry]

nah

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

Sign: "BEACH SEASON ENDED NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" Surfer Dan: Are you sure about that?

[@johnfowler7289]

hey abe really big fan! loved you in the civil war!

[@Eternal_11_Sasha]

Surfer Dan: Hold my beer... I don't need it anymore.

[@markoj.7675]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqraZpVsoLSSqac

[@faerefolke]

I'm rewatching this right now for some good vibes.

[@Oddfellow215Gaming]

Hell yeah I felt that when he said he’s happy to help someone have another breath

[@EasyDuzzit]

He said “walking to school and your hair freezes” like everyone could relate lmfaooo

[@danielrosales9663]

bsantos9489 Right 😂😂

[@Simulator51]

Pretty sure everyone up there could.

[@ryanschaff123]

Pussies.

[@daniellelee2309]

Everyone up here can 🤣 ya hair freezes eyelashes nose hairs

[@msgr9499]

Oh trust me, I would go as far as saying most, at least a big chunk of the US (Canada for sure as well!) Can relate! Every where there's a 'real' winter anyways...

[@RubberChickenMan007]

I took a cold shower once. I bet this is almost the same thing.

[@KimSearch865]

🤣😂🤣🤣

[@Yfcvthxc]

Basically him

[@ascent8487]

I got into the Atlantic off the coast of Maine in December and swam with no wetsuit. Like the polar bears, you know? My lame ex made me feel like some kind of loser for doing it so I didn’t do it again, which now makes me feel like some kinda lame of loser.

[@Nitrodude6466]

@@ascent8487 dude that seems sick, imma do that one day and it’ll remind me of your comment😂

[@ascent8487]

@@Nitrodude6466 I inspired you ☺️ be careful if you do! Bring a buddy. Don’t go out too far! Know your limits. Now I swim in the pacific, at night. In February. Don’t go out at night, it’s really stupid. Lol. Take care! Have fun!

[@HermCore]

Surfers are a special breed, for sure. Out of all extreme sports, they just seem to have a certain level of passion that's not necessarily more than other athletes, but just different. I can def appreciate it.

[@julian_david4556]

Isn’t it crazy when years later you come back to a video and see the old comments you liked before. The nostalgia of being able to compare your past and present self

[@SyscoVids]

That lake is cold in July I couldn't imagine in the winter.

[@joshuafisette7255]

SyscoVids it’s only a couple degrees cooler lol

[@cruton8_6]

Joshua Fisette facts

[@SyscoVids]

@@joshuafisette7255 it's not going to feel a couple degrees cooler.

[@crewchmelar9441]

Joshua Fisette wrong

[@kanewten827]

Ice cold....

[@twisty093]

Damn meanwhile our only local legend is a shirtless guy who roller blades around the university with a guitar

[@itsrtvbaby]

Let me guess, is this in LA ? Lol

[@twisty093]

@@itsrtvbaby Nah not even close somewhere in Canada ;)

[@valentinodoesit8484]

My local legend (Stockton, California) always as has something balanced on top of his head. He is also homeless. I seen him one day on my way home from work and he had a grocery basket filled with his belongs on his head.😂 I've seen him with a bike, a garbage can ect...

[@neilantonjoseph]

I’m from a small town in Germany and we have a guy that exactly fits your description except it’s not the university but the town

[@itsrtvbaby]

@@valentinodoesit8484 yee that's what's up bruh now I can speak my native tongue haha I produced with this guy named Ananymoso out in Stockton but I live in Richmond now. I gotta look out for that guy fsho lol

[@GamblersUnknown]

He is very fun to watch out there. Can confirm have seen the legend in action out in the big lake

[@juicer89]

these guys know how to enjoy their life! what a nice thing to see in this kind of world, they inspire me!

[@Ben-ed6pe]

The other dude kinda looked like hagrid from Harry potter

[@beeeriton]

Ben wick you’re a surfer harry

[@notTheXDer]

@@beeeriton underrated af

[@joshuamccaulley7040]

" theirs magic spirit beings, grandfather turtle at the bottom " crazy. This dude's at Peace.

[@tommyharrison412]

Smokes Really Really good weed.

[@youba9069]

if at peace means on drugs then sure

[@samiirai]

Talking about folk lore gives you inner peace? How?

[@TheLWHS]

Haha Yoopers ♥️ This is where my family lives, even in the summer the water is freezing cold 🥶 but it is one of the most beautiful places in the country. So many trees, so few people.

[@msgemsgems]

I need to drive up to see this legendary guy. I'm blown away. Its unbelievable.

[@NoJusticeNoPeace]

"I'm talking about the Dude here. Sometimes there's a man who, well, he's the man for his time and place, he fits right in there, and that's the Dude."

[@boleg98]

The Dude abides.

[@ANITAACRUZ]

I agree 🍻🥂

[@branbise]

The dude would not abide with this guy and his thirst for social media. Such a weird creeper. "I've saved a lot of people." -said no savior ever.

[@Smitty5877]

@@branbise How many people have you saved lately?

[@cuchulain1647]

Awesome. Thank you!! Sincerely!! - ( now get a job you dirty hippie!!! )

[@janko3758]

"Hardcore Dan, Surfer Dan, Psycho Dan, late for Dinner Dan, whatever you want to call me Dan." Alrighty Lieutenant Dan

[@Aristocratic13]

ChristianA lmao

[@darkehmix]

"I'm Dirty Dan"

[@janko3758]

@@darkehmix Dirty Dan is the best Dan

[@bjarkenielsen8515]

Dan Dan Dan.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXPRqYKLeLZ3Z8U

[@tyhma1563]

We need to convert demoranch into a boog doe

[@germanmontoya1345]

Surfer Dude Thanks as I sit here struggling, your words will echo in my mind throughout the day and fuel me to take another breath.

[@kareem2478]

it's cool to see that it is not just in the movies where a person can have a place that knows of them and a usual spot.

[@jon2litt421]

This Man is literally the definition of doing what you love even when it's a life risk.

[@loafofbread9400]

Nope, that would be my uncle who overdosed on heroin

[@M-15-72-4]

@@loafofbread9400 😂

[@lawrenceshdow]

Not really a life risk. He attributes it to saving his life.

[@gitchegumee]

Dan has been my neighbor for years, he's one of those people that refuses to live life on other people's terms. He loves surfing and spending time with friends and his dog, Smokey. I can't think of anyone that has promoted cold water surfing more than Dan. While it seems he takes risks, he is very experienced and never fails to promote safety especially to the new surfers that have followed him. If you see him - ask about the time he saved a seagull....

[@crystalcrafts6193]

i want to get this guy a nice dive watch... I'm in charlevoix... I wanna visit in the summer

[@smackflack5771]

Stop lying

[@BS-uc5lu]

Jason Cafeo The mans names gitchegumee, he might be from the Marquette area

[@Bueno_Bueno]

Tell him Jarred from Miami Beach said "wassup & keep it up"

[@KICKERMAN124]

gitchegumee yeah you cappin

[@WumboWumboWumboWumbo]

Just met Dan today on the chairlift, had a great talk about life and he handed me a joint as well. Great guy

[@marlonrezash4752]

Knowing surfer Dan I didn’t think I’d see him on VICE. This is unreal!

[@tc2241]

“..when you’d take a shower before school and your hair would freeze” Me who grew up in CA: 🥲🔥☀️

[@lightgrove7751]

The good ol’ days, when my hair would light on fire walking to school 🏫

[@JuanMorales-ju6je]

I remember back in elementary when it would still be cold and rained. Then all of a sudden someone touched the thermostat

[@enbrat5859]

As a Georgian I understand

[@DR-54]

I'm from california and my hair freezes all the damn time in that circumstance. Not a very thick freeze but a freeze nonetheless.

[@jonah4958]

be thankful lmao

[@christianbodyimprovementcl7718]

We kind of have a local legend around our town. Call him smiley, he’s just a really friendly old guy who waves at everyone as he rides past on his bike. He’d take bike rides every day. He was voted nicest guy in our town. Got in the paper. Pretty neat.

[@bburnsga]

Awww, sweet!

[@sfnurh]

Cbus!

[@Roneill]

103

[@jimsteele4489]

Really, a very beautiful heart warming (no pun) story. I can intimately appreciate how his courting death makes him the most alive which gives way to appreciation and gratitude.

[@crystalbluewire3339]

I like the message. Former California surfer here. It was my favorite sport.

[@current3109]

“do they really know me or do they know of me?” best quote ever

[@i.drink.dirty.bong.water.]

It's usually how it is.

[@micaheller6426]

@@GuitpickinCowhippy the reason i clicked on this comment thread was to see if someone mentioned it haha Jesus was the first thing that came to mind when i read the comment

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

Vice literally did a story of an urban legend in my city a couple weeks ago and the guy said something similar. It was the "Milverine" story aka the Milwaukee Wolverine. He says a lot of the same things too.

[@joshuafisette7255]

I really know dan. From the east side. Pine street lmfao

[@dru4670]

Scientists: it takes the human body 14 minutes to be severely affected by hypothermia in 4°C sea water. Surfer Dan: Hold my ice beard 🥴

[@jeroenhdv]

tri0ppy stuff Wim Hof would like a word with those scientists

[@ezralabandeira3552]

He's in a thermal suit so it extends the amount of time. Plus that's just an average, he may be more than average due to his several years of experience in the cold.

[@thelt1506]

@@ezralabandeira3552 He is also canadian like me sooooo, it makes sense that he cant die in the cold.

[@Key.Fantasy]

yeah but over years human bodies can adapt to a lot of shit

[@aaronwetzel1981]

@@thelt1506 uh hes not canadian he said he was born in the UP. thats michigan usa , not canada bud

[@karenbianchini5592]

Love your beard Allen! Blessings from downtown Chgo!

[@lagartogrande1908]

I grew up along the Niagara River. Right at it's mouth.In a town called Fort Erie. In the spring, when the Lake Erie ice starts to break into chunks and float downstream towards Niagara Falls, we would get into our wetsuits/drysuits, swim out and get on those automobile sized ice burgs and go for a ride.

[@bmd1825]

For some strange reason I’m really digging this guy and his weirdness.

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

I'm lovin his lifestyle! He's living the life I want with everything he does each day. Except for 1 big, HUGE differences. That difference is I want to live in the KEYS or in the USVI or BVI. LOL The perfect life would be , Me my dog and an RV!🤙🏄🏽‍♂️🌊🌝

[@kickballfever]

@@sugewhitejacoby8654 Hey! I'm from the USVI...we never get shout out. lol

[@bmd1825]

SUGE WHITE Jacoby - X2.....it’s just cool to see such a carefree soul so happy with the simplicity of life. We think we need more than we do and marvel at the people who are happier living a life of freedom.

[@bmd1825]

warren WTF - Rock on ......we all are just prisoners of our own makings.

[@adyhuffman777]

He's rad !

[@Sam.21.904]

This guy sounds like the badger from the series breaking bad.

[@satellitepunkedelia2425]

I immediately thought the same thing too, haha

[@monetmonet7834]

Samir Khoja yeah he does

[@Carlitosway2369]

💯 LoL

[@timmoneilson5687]

What is this Badger??? -A great opportunity.

[@jamiewise7821]

Nah sounds like Wedge from ff7 remake....

[@jackiecorreira8477]

What a very amazing person to become apart of it he is the wave so pure to surrender in

[@courtneygoff6513]

What an amazing person. So much love in him

[@TheSpecialJ11]

He really hit the nail on the head at the end there. What makes me appreciate life more is making it difficult short term to enjoy long term comfort. I started running in the winter, and now there's nothing like hot chocolate after four miles at 30 degrees and only gloves and a hat to keep my extremities warm. Life feels more real with that contrast.

[@wokewar3]

Well said.

[@oveja9975]

Agreed. It's crazy how sometimes we can't bring ourselves to endure a little discomfort for just a little while. A couple weeks ago I went for a run in shorts while it was below freezing and dark outside 😂 feels great

[@sceneshootergirl88]

that sounds so pure

[@icarussmh9590]

The mans whole life is Vibing with his homies.

[@tommyharrison412]

How it should be..

[@WASRGP]

Much love and respect from Fremont, Michigan brother's! 🖤👊🏼🤘🏼✌🏼

[@Grimstar-nj9rf]

Im literally on a 10 hour bus ride to Marquette for college RIGHT NOW. This is awesome