January 1st Every Year

1:00 PM

Auke Rec main shelter.

The Polar Bear Dip is an unofficial, decades-old annual community tradition in Juneau, AK. Per tradition, it takes place every New Years Day at 1:00 PM at the Auke Rec main shelter on Lingít Aaní -gunalchéesh!

• Bring warm clothes and a towel (prevent frostbite after you get out!).
• Flipflops usually fly off as soon as you hit the water. Use old shoes, booties or Chacos.
• Arrive at least twenty minutes early, parking disappears fast and it's a long walk from your car to the beach and you need time to change.

More hints [highly recommended]...

...and Big Thanks to Capital City Fire/Rescue for keeping everyone safe, and to US Forest Service Juneau Ranger District for accommodating the event.

Is there a dip this year?
-Yes.

When is it?
-See above.

But there's no year listed and I'm worried...
-That way I don't have to update the site every year. It's on January 1st at 1PM every year. Promise.

Is the Dip a CBJ event?
-No. It's basically a flashmob but with the credibility of longstanding tradition.

Is this also the ''January Ocean Dip''?
-No, that is a separate event put on by HTL Coalition starting in the early 2020s, sometimes the same day, sometimes not. It has similar inspiration, but a much more serene vibe. You can read all about it here.