Lake Arrowhead 11th Annual Polar Plunge

The 11th Annual PolaRotary Bear Plunge took place Saturday February 2nd 2019 at the Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa. The event was hosted by the Lake Arrowhead Rotaty Club. The event was to take place rain or shine in the beach area behind the resort. The event works like a walk-a-thon where foundations sponsor the plungers to jump into the freezing water of Lake Arrowhead. In turn the money generated by the foundations goes through the Rotary Clubs in the area and is then distributed to the plungers favorite charity. Some of the beneficiaries include Rim Education Foundation, UCLA Mountain Bruins, Mountain Community Hospital, Boys And Girls Club and others. There were two winter storm warnings that were posted by the national weather service that snowfall was a possibility between 6000 and 7000 feet in the mountain areas of San Bernardo. As well as high winds. Emergency person personal were on hand for this event.  This did not stop the water plungers as their optimistic goals were set on high. Rules for the plunge were no no wet suits. And you must submerge yourself completely under the water. Most participants wore costumes as part of the events costume contest. Free coffee and hot chocolate was provided as well as a dressing room for all participants

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