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‘Excitement With a Little Dash of Fear’: Polar Plunges Ring in the New Year With a Splash. But What Actually Happens to Your Body?
Three experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should ...
One result of melting Arctic ice is that polar bears are forced to swim more often and further than ever to forage for food. New research by BYU biologist Blaine Griffen finds the increase in swimming ...
There are several polar bear swims taking place in Metro Vancouver on Jan. 1, so if you're ready to plunge, we've got you ...
As a 74-year-old tradition, San Pedro’s annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear swim at Cabrillo Beach doesn’t see a lot of change — ...
CBC reporter Troy Charles was among thousands to take the plunge into the frigid waters of Vancouver's English Bay Beach on New Year's Day, in a tradition that was born in the city over 100 years ago.
A more than 70-year-old San Pedro tradition will return to Cabrillo Beach on New Year’s Day — with folks celebrating 2024’s arrival by splashing in the frigid ocean waves. The annual Polar Bear swim, ...
Bone-chilling weather couldn’t stop tradition as thousands of people welcomed 2026 at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge.
Opinion
Alki Beach New Year’s Day 2026 Polar Bear Swim is on! With a ‘new request (and) message of thanks’
As noted in our Event Calendar and Holiday Guide, we haven't been sure about the status of the Alki Beach New Year's Day Polar Bear Swim because we hadn't heard from or been able to reach longtime ...
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