Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAdam Massaro wears a unicorn costume as he does a cannonball into the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBagpiper Dan Kingsley plays for the crowd during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostWells Norwood, second from left, and his sister Rowan, 9, watch as people take the plunge into the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEmma Bebarta, second from left, and her siblings Owen and Grace wore matching walrus costumes to take the plunge in the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAndrew Brown and his wife Heather, dressed in super hero costumes, strike a pose as they jump into the frigid waters together during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJon Fearing, wearing a turkey costume, speads his wings before leaping into the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostGriffin Crawford smiles as water drips from his cowboy hat after taking the frigid plunge during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTom DeNolf shouts encouraging words for his girlfriend Ellen James, not pictured, as she jumps into the frigid water during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLucy Smith, 17, left, and her sister Abby, 12, jump into the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCraig Gallimore does a flip as he dives into the cold waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA plunger wearing a penguin costume swims toward the ladder after taking the plunge during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBob Drake, 81, warms up after having taken the plunge in the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA plunger pumps his fist in the air as he jumps into the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChristine Spies, holding her granddaughter Guinevere Petersen, 8, and next to her grandson Teddy, takes photos during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJulie Floyd, left, and her son William, right, smile as they come out of the water during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024. The mother-son duo, who were visiting from San Francisco decided to take part in the event before heading back home.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostVictor Lira does a backflip into the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA plunger holds her knees as she does a cannonball into the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKate Borgelt, left, and her husband Bill Gillespie, right, hold hands as they take the frigid plunge during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRyn Gardiner gets out of the cold water quickly after taking the plunge during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostWater spills out of the cowboy boots of Adam Sampson after he took the plunge in the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostOwen Bebarta, left, and his sisters Grace and Emma celebrate after taking the plunge in the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDavid Reekers hangs onto his glasses after taking the plunge during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRoger Hale shouts with joy after taking the plunge during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEli Goldstein, right, high fives his friends after they jumped in the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAbby Smith, left, 12, and her sister Lucy, 17, dry off after jumping in the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
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Adam Massaro wears a unicorn costume as he does a cannonball into the frigid waters during the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen, Colorado on Jan. 1, 2024.
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By Helen H. Richardson | hrichardson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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More than 400 people took part in the annual Evergreen Lake Polar Plunge in Evergreen on Jan. 1, 2024. The plunge is a tradition, going back at least 15 years, that raises funds for Active4All Evergreen Foundation.
This year the event raised $25,000. Heated changing rooms were available to the participants. EMS and members of Evergreen Fire and Rescue were on hand to help the plungers. People dressed up in a variety of costumes and bathing suits to make the frigid plunge.
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