Cold isn’t just a backdrop at the Winter Olympics - it’s an active opponent. As temperatures drop, muscle power, endurance ...

Only a swimsuit, goggles and a silicone cap stood between Mackenzie Koeck and a lake swim last Saturday morning. The water in McCarrons Lake in Roseville was as cold as 39 degrees. With snow falling, ...

The small city of Salo in southwest Finland is gearing up for one of the quirkiest wellness weekends of the year. From 7–8 February 2026, outdoor and sauna lovers are invited to take part in ...

It’s 8am and I’m standing at the edge of my local lake at Beckenham Place Park in London, the early morning sun just beginning to peek over the trees. A layer of mist is rising from the cold water and ...

A winter swimming enthusiast jumps into the Shichahai Lake in Beijing, attracting many onlookers on January 8, 2026. Photos: ...