PHOTOS/VIDEOS: ‘Record Crowd’ Rings in 2013 at 3 Tree Point Polar Bear Plunge

On a perfectly clear, pristine New Year’s Day, around 60 people rang in 2013 by running in, jumping, diving and plunging into the chilly waters off Burien’s Three Tree Point at the annual Polar Bear Plunge…

Brrring in 2013 with Burien’s Annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day

Last year’s trophy winner, Isaac Chrisman, visiting from Idaho. Photo by Michael Brunk. Brrring in 2013 with Burien’s annual Polar Bear Plunge, to be held at Noon on New Year’s Day –... [Read more]

VIDEO: Around 40 Jump Into Burien’s ‘Polar Bear Plunge’; + POV Splash Cam!

With the air temp around 53 degrees, it was a very mild, sunny New Year’s Day in Burien Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, when some 40+ locals braved the chilly waters of Puget Sound to participate in the annual... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Locals Celebrate The New Year By Flirting With Hypothermia

It’s the first of January and you know what that means… the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Three Tree Point! This year's trophy winner, Isaac Chrisman Once again the weather cooperated and... [Read more]

VIDEO: Record Turnout For Polar Bear Plunge; Plus, BTB’s Bart Wins Trophy!

Story and Video by Scott Schaefer Under crystal clear, sunny blue skies, on a New Year’s Day when the water temperature (around 46 degrees) was warmer than the air (around 36 degrees), a record 50... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Three Tree Point Polar Bear Plunge

Today’s beautiful, blue skies and sunshine didn’t really contribute much to warming up the waters of Puget Sound, but that didn’t dissuade a record number of local residents from plunging... [Read more]

Start 2011 With Burien’s Annual ‘Polar Bear Plunge’ At Three Tree Point

What better way to start the New Year than by waking up – no wait, make that SHOCKING – your body by participating in Burien’s annual Polar Bear Plunge at Three Tree Point on New Year’s... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From The Three Tree Point Polar Bear Plunge

Sure, we’ve already posted a video of the wacky event (see it here), but that won’t stop us from posting this outstanding Photo Slideshow of the annual Three Tree Point Polar Bear Plunge on... [Read more]

VIDEO: New Decade & Year Begins With Three Tree Point Polar Bear Plunge

Story and Video by Scott Schaefer As if on cue, the sun made a brief appearance, the rain stopped, and during a nice lull on an otherwise typical, windy New Year’s Day, 29 people braved the chilly... [Read more]

Polar Bear Plunge Will Be Jan. 1st At Three Tree Point, And This Year It's For A Good Cause

Burien’s annual “Polar Bear Plunge” will take place this Friday, Jan. 1st at Noon on the beach at Three Tree Point, and this year it’s also going to serve as a fundraiser for the... [Read more]

VIDEO: Polar Bear Plunge Raises $$ For Special Olympics

On Saturday (Feb. 14th), over a dozen area residents braved the chilly 45-degree temps of Puget Sound near the Redondo Pier in Des Moines for a special “Polar Bear Plunge” to raise money for... [Read more]

VIDEO: Burien’s Polar Bear Plunge w/Exclusive POV Cam

Burien’s annual “Polar Bear Plunge” took place New Year’s Day at Noon, on a cold, blustery beach at Three Tree Point, and here’s video of the event, as shot and edited by... [Read more]