Polar Bear Plunge
by Maggie Craig
December 7, 2020
Libby’s newest Polar Bear took a plunge on Sunday afternoon, December 6, in Libby Creek. Matt, coming from Rexford, took an extended plunge in the creek as part of the weekly Polar Bear plunges that are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. every Sunday at the Farm to Market bridge over Libby Creek. Follow Matt's plunge in the pictures below, his second in Libby. Air temperature was 25° with an estimated water temperature of 39°.
Anyone interested in taking his or her own polar bear plunge on any Sunday at 2:00 p.m. is encouraged to contact Libby’s Polar Bear president Rick Klin to arrange a monitored plunge (for safety reasons). Libby’s Polar Bear numbers have dwindled in recent years and Rick would like very much to revive the activity he loves. There are both health benefits and risks associated with cold water plunges, and Rick would be happy to talk to anyone who has an interest in learning more. He can be reached at 406-293-5014 or techrkdk@frontiernet.net. As always, spectators are welcome to attend to watch the intrepid souls take the plunge.
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