Dipping into 2017

Thirty Wrangellites participated in the 18th annual Polar Plunge on New Year's Day. Put together by the Hammer family this year, the freezing ritual has participants wade out together into Shoemaker Bay. They all stick it out for 60 seconds before making their retreat for the beach, where burn barrels and snacks await them. A prize drawing is an added reward for their bravery.