Slide Show: Polar Bear Plunge 2010

Ahhh, the crisp, refreshing waters of a near-freezing morning on the first day of the new year and new decade. A few hardy souls always manage to venture into the chilly ritual with a splash of optimism and courage while others are content to cheer them on, whether in person or in spirit. This annual dunk was at the Redding Aquatic Center’s Plunge on New Year’s Day 2010.

 

 

Featuring the song “A groovy morning” by wiredbeats.

Photographer Paul Heath

was born in West Lafayette, Ind., and moved to Redding in 1988. He likes photography, crowds and going places to meet new people. He is married and has two grown children.