Vintage Photos of Winter Bathers Long before ice baths became a trend, people were taking the dip just for the joy of it.

Everything you need to know before you partake in the polar bear imitation trend, courtesy of scientists and veteran winter ...

Locals and expats in Almuñecar are warming up for that most loved and slightly crazy tradition which originated with the town ...

Atlantic General Hospital is hosting its 32nd annual penguin swim in Ocean City, Maryland, on Jan. 1, 2026. Check out this ...

For recovery after intense training and to promote health, ice baths have been trending for years. But do all people benefit ...

While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea, it's a pastime that's becoming hugely popular. In fact, part of the ritual of this slow living hobby often involves ...

While cold plunges have seen a major resurgence in recent years—praised for reducing inflammation, aiding muscle recovery, and boosting mood—the practice is far from new. Cold-water immersion dates ...

Sharon Prahl was 21 when death nearly took her. She was biking cross-country with a friend in 1986 when she hit a rough patch and flipped her bike, fracturing her skull and injuring her spine. In the ...

Only a swimsuit, goggles and a silicone cap stood between Mackenzie Koeck and a lake swim last Saturday morning. The water in McCarrons Lake in Roseville was as cold as 39 degrees. With snow falling, ...

Sculptors converged over the weekend on the frigid northern Chinese city of Harbin for the annual Ice and Snow Festival, as ...

Whether you’re swimming at an outdoor lido, a lake or heading straight into the sea, these plush coat-windbreaker hybrids ...