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PHOTOS: Beat the winter blues with Cold Dip Kelowna

Cold plunges are beneficial for both physical and mental health

Cold Dip Kelowna is an ever-growing community of people who enjoy the benefits of bathing in cold water.

Some people might call them crazy, but to Tracy Cramer it has so many benefits.

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Briann, a woman living with a disability, also took part in the cold dip. She was there with the assistance of CRIS (Community Recreational Initiatives Society) Adaptive Adventures program.

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Briann is getting ready for the big on Jan. 1, 2024. The annual plunge is fundraising for CRIS Adaptive Adventures so more people like Briann can enjoy outdoor activities.

The dip on Dec. 10 was hosted by Jackson Kurtz. He welcomed the group with a meditation circle and encouraged those who were nervous or there for their first dip to just ask for assistance from the more experienced in the group.

The group meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. at Tug Boat Beach.

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Brittany Webster

About the Author: Brittany Webster

I am a video journalist based in Kelowna and capturing life in the Okanagan
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