Flathead Lake Polar Bear Plunge
Every year on January 1, some brave or perhaps crazy soles decide to welcome the New Year by plunging into the shivering, icy waters of Flathead Lake in Woods Bay near Bigfork. It's a family event and advertised as a way to jump into the New Year. more info
Jumping into Flathead Lake in January isn't everyone's idea of a good time, but for a few hearty souls it's turning into a traditional way to ring in the new year. The event begins with a short parade and then the plunge at roughly 2:00 pm.
A local pub is open for refreshments – hot coffee anyone! And if you want to remember the moment, you can buy a t-shirt as a souvenir. Costumes are accepted and encouraged.
Bring your suit or swimming outfit, towel, camera and lots of humor. If the water is too cold for you, come join in the fun as a spectator.
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