Polar Bear Dip

Record Number Takes the Plunge at Ness Lake Polar Bear Dip

Over 200 participants, including a family from Mexico, make history at the annual event.

A chillingly exciting start to the New Year unfolded at the Ness Lake Bible Camp with a record-breaking 216 daring individuals braving the icy waters for the iconic Polar Bear Dip. Among the courageous plungers were a spirited family all the way from Mexico, adding an international flair to the frosty festivities. The unseasonably warm weather lured in enthusiasts, surpassing all previous participation numbers. As the clock struck 8 a.m., William, the interim facilities manager at Ness Lake Bible Camp, led his team in a dramatic ice-cutting operation using chainsaws to carve through six inches of solid ice, intensifying the thrill of the dip. The community spirit and adrenaline-fueled atmosphere made this year's event truly unforgettable, setting a new bar for future Polar Bear Dips at Ness Lake Bible Camp.