Evergreen Lake Plunge Organizers Cross Their Fingers for Bad Weather

Warm weather ruined the New Year's weekend Evergreen Lake Plunge, forcing the nonprofit Drive Smart and the Evergreen Park & Recreation District to reschedule its annual fundraiser. Assuming the weather's cold enough, the Plunge is now set for Saturday, February 12.

By Kyle Harris

January 18, 2017

Image: The Evergreen Lake Plunge has been rescheduled for February 12.

The Evergreen Lake Plunge has been rescheduled for February 12. Evergreen Lake Plunge website

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Update: This event was just cancelled because of more warm weather.

Our original story: Warm weather ruined the New Year's weekend Evergreen Lake Plunge, forcing the nonprofit Drive Smart and the Evergreen Park & Recreation District to reschedule its annual fundraiser. Assuming the weather is cold enough, the Plunge is now set for Saturday, February 12.

The annual event gives daredevils a chance to leap from the ice into the frigid waters of Evergreen Lake, inducing goosebumps, shivers and a sense of panicked euphoria.

Want to suffer? You're gonna pay — even before you jump in. Registration is $35 in advance and $45 on the day of the plunge, starting at 10:30 a.m. Don't want to suffer? Sponsor a friend. Proceeds from the event will benefit Drive Smart, as well as the Park & Recreation Department's special-needs program.

For more information and to register, go to the Drive Smart website.

Kyle Harris has been Westword’s Culture Editor since 2016, writing about the arts, music and film.

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