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‘Freezing for a Reason:’ A tale of Heber Valley’s cold plunging women

Mimi McDonald

Curious about cold plunging? KPCW’s Amber Johnson dives in, sharing the surprising benefits, the risks and her unforgettable encounter with a water snake.

I am part of a fearless group of women who cold plunge in the icy Provo River. At first, I wanted to run screaming but then something unexpected happened.

We dive into the thrill, the chill and the surprising rush that keeps people coming back, proving that sometimes the hardest moments bring the biggest rewards.

Note: See the NPR story that delves into the science behind it all.

Mimi McDonald