Event Details for the Annual Boulder Polar Bear Club’s New Year’s Day Ice Swim

Where: On the boat ramp on the south end of Boulder Reservoir

When: The event begins at 12:00 noon on January 1st, New Year’s Day, and lasts until 2:00 PM. You can arrive as early as 11:00 AM to register.

How to get there:
Take Highway 119 north from Boulder to Jay Rd., then go west a short distance and then turn north on 51 St. Go approximately 3.4 miles to the west entrance of Boulder Reservoir, turn in and travel east along the south side of the reservoir to the boat ramp.

Fees: $15 for adults age 19 and up, $10 for teens 13 to 18, & $5 for children 12 and under. We take cash or checks, no credit cards.

Bring: Swimwear, a couple of towels, shoes to wear in the water, warm clothes, and a sense of humor. The registration and the line may take some time, so dress warmly, since the weather conditions are unknown. The shoes to wear in the water protect numb feet against rocks and uneven ground. We typically provide hot tea, coffee, and bagels. 

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