The annual Polar Bear Swim drew hundreds ... can see actual freezing temperatures this time of year, the San Pedro challenge is chilly enough to require warm towels, and cups of coffee and ...

A March-time polar bear plunge is not only a freezing dip for a good cause, it’s also a signal that spring is almost upon us. Each year, hundreds of people line up along the shoars of Olcott ...

It’s his fifth year participating in the Great Polar Bear Challenge, which benefits Make ... in a shaggy red costume — swim trunks on top. “It is exhilarating,” Falkowski said.

Adults are strong swimmers – they can swim for several hours to get from one piece of ice to another. Their thick white coat and a layer of fat keep them warm and camouflaged in their harsh Arctic ...