Category: Winter Swimming

The Arctic Bath has finally opened in Swedish Lapland. The circular hotel, which somewhat resembles a frosted donut when viewed from above, floats on a river and provides visitors with a luxury getaway that includes a restaurant, spa, and a plunge into the icy water. The Arctic Bath is situated on Sweden’s Lule River, which was once…

Anders Jakobsson , endurance athlete & cold water swimmer, takes on the Donner Lake Ice Kilometer. It was an interesting and mind-blowing experience.

If it wasn’t already obvious our Finnish CEO Kristian is crazy (about pizza) then check out this video of him and his (awesome) Mum doing very Finnish things back in his homeland. Brrrrrr… 🥶

Hundreds took part in the annual Epiphany swimming race in the Montenegrin capital, Podgorica, amid nationalist chanting. Metropolitan Amfilohije Radovic, who started the race on January 19 by casting a crucifix into the Moraca River, demanded the repeal of a law which he says enables the state to confiscate Serb Orthodox Church property.

A short film documenting Brandon and I’s trek to conquer swimming under 14 inches of ice. Located in Prior Lake, MN, this story documents the planning, execution, and aftermath of our swim.

Outside air temperatures of -15 Celsius (5 Fahrenheit) would send most people indoors, but for some hardy swimmers in China’s northernmost province that kind of weather is perfect for a swim. The annual Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is now open, and among the first events to be held was a swimming competition in an…

I signed up for the Polar Bear Plunge in Venice, CA this year! Turns out it’s also a 400m swim. This challenge was NOT what I expected. Join me for cold exposure, cold therapy plus a surprise open water swim that left me shaking and babbling lul. Happy 2020, Pal-ys! I’m excited for the new…