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Brrrr ...A few photosfrom 2007-08

Polar Bear DivesThe 2009

Polar Bear Dive begins at 2 pm, Thursday, Jan. 1

2007: In snowstorm, cold dippers await the start signal.

PHOTOS BY MIKE IRWIN

2007: “Can we go yet? Can we?”

2008: A flip off the dock heightens the excitement.

2007: Dunked divers hustle towards towels & blankets

2007: Cold buddies compare notes post-dunk.

2008: One diehard polar bear rests on a mini-iceberg.

2008: After the dive, Lake Wenatchee is calm once more.