Wheee! I got a swim in today. Have you heard of the Polar Bear Club?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (232963)
Walnut Creek, California
September 27, 2025 9:57pm CST
When I was growing up in Chicago, there were these crazy (mostly older, I think) dudes who would swim in Lake Michigan in the middle of Winter.
No way.
The coldest water I have ever swam in was in a lake in Glacier Park, Montana.
Today I decided to brave the pool even though it was only 71 F out and sinking.The water was cool but I survived it, and did several laps.
Do you think I deserve an honorary membership in the Polar Bear Club? Or maybe a Nobel Peace Prize?
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@crossbones27 (51796)
• Mojave, California
28 Sep
No, a polar bear should at least get to nibble on you a bit. 
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@wolfgirl569 (126376)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Sep
That's still not cold enough for the club. I have no urge to get in very cold water
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@TheHorse (232963)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Sep
@wolfgirl569 Thank you. Do they have a Nobel Prize for feeding kitties?
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@BarBaraPrz (50915)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
28 Sep
Only if the orangetan one does... As I understand it, Polar Bear swims usually happen on New Years' Day.
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@BarBaraPrz (50915)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
28 Sep
@TheHorse Any city next to a big lake or the sea.
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@crossbones27 (51796)
• Mojave, California
28 Sep
Are you kidding for that. One time I was playing with Brooklyn my dog and she has such a powerful bite and I hugged her . I go thank you for not biting my finger off, see that is Nobel worthy. 
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@jstory07 (146970)
• Roseburg, Oregon
28 Sep
@crossbones27 You deserve a Nobel prize for taking good care of your dogs.
And Horse for taking good care of Kitty.
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@GardenGerty (166734)
• United States
29 Sep
I have heard of the Polar Bear Club and thought that was a New Year's Day thing. I bet the water felt good to you anyway.
@LeaPea2417 (39216)
• Toccoa, Georgia
28 Sep
I have taken cold plunges before and it is exhilarating. We have an outdoor above ground smaller pool in our backyard. A couple of years ago, I took a cold plunge right in the middle of Winter during February. It was refreshing.
@RasmaSandra (91754)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Sep
I believe there is a Polar Bear Club in NYC and does their winter think at Coney Island,
https://coneyislandpolarbearclub.com
@LindaOHio (208184)
• United States
28 Sep
No. There would have to be ice on the water to qualify!!! Maybe a Nobel Prize in Literature.
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@Laurakemunto (13269)
• Kenya
28 Sep
You deserve all the prizes cause for me, cold water is a no go zone
