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POLSON — Temperatures weren’t the only thing taking a plunge on New Year’s Day.
On Saturday afternoon, a few more than 50 spirited chill seekers made an icy plunge into Flathead Lake’s frigid waters, making a big splash into the 2022 New Year during the Polson Polar Plunge.
In its 24th season, the ice-cold informal event held along the snow-covered boat launch ramp and shoreline of Polson’s Riverside Park has become a widely anticipated New Year’s Day ritual that returning plungers look forward to each year.
“It’s a refreshing way to start the new year,” said Polson Polar Plunge veteran of 12-years, David Almon. “It’s kind of a crazy and fun thing to do to start the year off.”
For others, the frosty plunge is a chance to experience something different.
“Now this is off the list,” one participant said
