On January 1, 2023 at the 1st annual Narmata Polar Bear Fire Plunge, 72 brave individuals jumped in Okanagan Lake in support of the Naramata Volunteer Fire Department.
Cheered on by many supporters, this was a great event and hopefully we will have many more participants on January 1, 2024!
By Gord Goble Penticton hasn’t hosted an official New Year’s Day polar bear swim in decades. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t hugely worthy nearby alternatives. Photo Credit: NowMedia/Gord Goble Indeed, the immediate Penticton region…
One year ago yesterday, the very first edition of the “Naramata Polar Bear Fire Plunge,” Naramata’s first ever fundraising New Year’s Day swim, attracted 200 people to the village’s Centre Beach. Seventy of those were…
Throwback to last year’s Naramata Polar Bear Fire Plunge! 🐻❄️❄️ The energy was electric, the courage was contagious, and the vibe? Absolutely unforgettable! 💙 Take a peek at the fun, the plunge, and the smiles—we…
Penticton posted Jan 2, 2025 @ 12:00pm by Gord Goble It was calm, it was dry and the thermometer read a comparatively balmy 2°C midday Wednesday for two of the very first events of the 2025…
Welcome to our photo gallery showcasing the incredible memories from the Naramata Polar Bear Fire Plunge 2025! As a recap, we welcomed over 100 plungers and at least as many supporters on January 1, 2025…