With the sun shining over the stone walls of the historic Hopewell Quarry on Saturday morning, stepping into 43-degree water ...

If you live near a body of water in the northern latitudes, you likely have heard of your local polar bear club — usually made up of a group of hearty swimmers who take part in cold water swimming.

Taking a dip in near-freezing cold water might not be everyone's idea of a fun time, but a founder of a men's mental health ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

On January 1, some hardy souls will greet the new year not by nursing a champagne hangover in bed, but by plunging into frigid water. In New York City, thousands of people participate in a seaside ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Jennifer Nadeau smiles toward shore as she submerges herself in the chilly ...

Unless you’re planning on swimming the Channel under traditional rules – which which only allows a simple swimsuit for protection – then there’s no reason not to layer up come the colder months. Aside ...