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Jeff Rubin of Madison once swam in Antarctica. He was a tour guide on a ship with a Russian doctor who swam regularly so Rubin joined him one day. The water temperature was 29 degrees. “It’s not ...

It’s the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and while it might not feel like the season for jumping in the water, more and more people are finding an icy plunge invigorating. William ...

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 ...

Swims in lakes and the sea are refreshing and can be wonderful fun in the colder months. However it is crucial to stay safe and if in doubt – stay out. Here is a round-up of expert advice and ...

Lovers of winter swimming in costumes take a "bath" this month in the frigid Baltic Sea in Gdansk, Poland. Photo by Sergei Gapon Cold plunges, ice baths, polar plunges, Viking swimming...whatever the ...

NEWPORT, Vt. — Plunging into a frozen lake and swimming laps may not be everyone's good time but for winter swimmers who return year after year to a northern Vermont lake near the Canadian border, ...