January 1st

1:00 PM

Auke Rec main shelter.

The Polar Bear Dip is a decades-old annual Juneau community tradition. It takes place every New Years Day at 1:00 PM at the Auke Rec main shelter -gunalchéesh!

  • Bring warm clothes and a towel.
  • In addition to winter boots, wear water footwear like old shoes, booties or Chacos (flipflops usually fly off when you run in).
  • 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.
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...and Big Thanks to Capital City Fire/Rescue for keeping everyone safe!

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