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

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 — ...

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 ...

It’s the time of year when brave — some would say wacky — swimmers take a dip in the chilly Pacific during the La Jolla Cove Swim Club’s annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day. The 2026 event will ...

The Butte County Public Health Department has removed a previous “no swim” advisory for the creek after test results showed ...

An ocean water closure for Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro was issued by the L.A. County Health Department on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

Metro Vancouver now has a slew of “cold” sauna clubs and spas, like Aetherhaus, Circle Wellness, Gatherwell, Kolm Kontrast and Under the Rose. And more are likely on the way as the City of Vancouver ...

Participants in this year's polar bear dives will get some last minute help from Mother Nature. Here's where you can take a ...

More than one spot in Toronto will host a frigid dip on Jan. 1, ringing in the New Year while supporting a good cause.

The organizer of the 2026 polar bear dip literally took the plunge on Dec. 22 to promote the upcoming event. When The ...

New Year's Day is coming up fast and so is the annual Polar Bear Swim. For the first time people who face mobility challenges ...