I would be a complainer if I said it was cold out, because a few hundred more daring and braver souls than me ran into Lake Michigan just for fun. And charity. Enjoy these snaps — and I am sure there are many many more to choose from out there.

Polar Bear Plunge, a photo by dharder9475 on Flickr.

Although we are well bundled, some are just talking their clothes off getting ready for the walk in the lake. Just a few minutes…! More photos río come.

HDR Photowalk, a photo by dharder9475 on Flickr.

Beautiful but cold night for a Photowalk. Unbelievable noises coming from the almost frozen lake.

Hipster fashion for zero degrees, a photo by dharder9475 on Flickr.

I think he’s got the right idea.