Three experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should ...

Is there anything better than diving into cold water in the summertime? Polar bears love plunging into refreshing water as well. These Arctic animals enjoy swimming just like humans do, and one zoo ...

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 — let alone disruption. But this year, a couple of curve balls have been ...

Mar. 1—OLCOTT — Hundreds of swimmers will be taking their annual plunge into the chilly winter waters of Lake Ontario on Sunday. The 55th annual Polar Bear Swim, organized by the Olcott Lions Club, ...

PRAGUE (AP) — Czech cold-water swimmers on Saturday set a new world record for the largest polar bear dip. A total of 2,461 participants were involved in the successful attempt on the Most lake in ...

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.

It was amazing. I woke up still a bit drunk of course from New Years Eve. To tell you the truth, I wasn’t excited so much for New Years Eve as I was for the Dip. I met up with my friend Don at the Q ...

Thousands started off their New Year with a dip in English Bay. Over the years the event has become more than just a communal ...