Nearly 35 people took to the water during the annual New Years polar plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Haines, Alaska.
Nearly 35 people took to the water during the annual New Years polar plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Haines, Alaska.
Aimee Creelman and partner Thom Ely celebrate after their polar plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Haines, Alaska.
A group including avid cold-water swimmer Suzanne Vuillet-Smith (right) head into the water on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, during the annual polar plunge in Haines, Alaska.
(left) Matt Jilson kicks up a splash as he runs into the water on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, during the annual polar plunge in Haines, Alaska.
Matt Jilson heads for shore after taking a dip on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, during the annual polar plunge in Haines, Alaska.
Makayla Meyers keeps an eye on the swimmers on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, during the annual polar plunge in Haines, Alaska.
Nearly 35 people headed into the water on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, for the annual polar bear plunge in Haines, Alaska.
Haines Chamber of Commerce Director Amanda Brandon laughs with her daughter as the two wade into the water on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, during the annual polar plunge in Haines, Alaska.