Members of a local winter swimming club braved almost -22°F air temperatures on Sunday (November 23) in Sakha, also known as Yakutia, one of world's coldest regions. Those who swim in the cold water ...

To celebrate the feast of Epiphany marking the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan, thousands of Russian Orthodox faithful take a dip in icy... In Russia, Epiphany Comes With A Shockingly Cold Swim ...

While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea, it's a pastime that's becoming hugely popular. In fact, part of the ritual of this slow living hobby often involves ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...