Marvin Pena steels himself for the annual Polar Bear Dip at Auke Recreation beach on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Marvin Pena steels himself for the annual Polar Bear Dip at Auke Recreation beach on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Take the plunge on New Year’s Day

Make an Auke-ward start to 2019.

  • Juneau Empire
  • Monday, December 31, 2018 4:50pm
  • Events

Make an Auke-ward start to 2019.

[Things to do on New Year’s Eve in Juneau]

The annual Polar Bear Dip is set for 1 p.m. Jan. 1 at the main Auke Rec Shelter. The event is free and no registration is required.

[Doing the dip: Getting 2018 off to chilling, thrilling start]

Participants are encouraged to arrive 20 minutes early to allow time for parking, bring warm clothes and a towel.

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