Campers Brave Frigid Temps for Polar Bear Plunge (Just Kidding, Parents!!!)

We were surprised by the number of folks who got up early this morning for the Polar Bear Plunge. Since the weather has been so unseasonably nice, the plunge was actually much cooler this morning than in previous years.

The sun was just peeking through the clouds as we headed down the hill to swim.

Look at this incredible turnout! Their friends stayed in the lodges to sleep.

Champions pose...

Love the reflections in the water!

And they were off! There's a video below so you can appreciate the excitement.

Tough guys who braved the frigid temps. (Actually, they were fine in the water; it was getting out that was the problem!)

Here's a video of the plunge!

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