Support the 2024 RCGS Polar Plunge!
Please join me in reaching (or surpassing) our Yellowknife team's fundraising goal of $2,500.
The 2024 Royal Canadian Geographic Society (RCGS) Polar Plunge will take place on Monday, March 4, which is also my birthday. Woohoo!
I'm organizing a team of intrepid women polar plungers in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. We'll drive the ice road on Yellowknife Bay and jump into to a plunge pool located near the Arctic Duchess, a retired Canadian Coast Guard vessel.
I'd like to thank Jake Olson of Arctic Duchess Adventures for graciously hosting the third annual RCGS Polar Plunge.
A part of Canada's arctic history, the Arctic Duchess was built in 1961 as a buoy and lighthouse vessel. Previously known as the CCGS Eckaloo, she plied the NWT's shipping lanes, laying buoys from Yellowknife to Hay River and up the mighty Mackenzie River to Inuvik.
Thank you, in advance, for your support of the #RCGSPolarPlunge!
Donations of $20 or more to the RCGS are tax charitable!
Polar Plunge supporters also have the chance to receive a gift of appreciation from the Society. Anyone who donates $100 or more, to one of our plungers, will receive a limited edition RCGS toque. Made of a 50/50 Merino blend, these made in Canada beanies are available for a limited time on the Can Geo Shop.
I'll keep you informed, via regular blogs, photos, and videos, or our Yellowknife team's preparations (mental and physical) for the 2024 RCGS Polar Plunge in Great Slave Lake.
Photo of Arctic Duchess courtesy of Arctic Duchess Adventures.
Photo of fins in the air in pack ice in Frobisher Bay, Nunavut, Canada. Photo is courtesy of Jo Wilkins, Fellow of the RCGS and Principal Photographer, Sea Women Expeditions.
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We survived the polar plunge into Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories!
Thursday 7th MarThe air temperature was -30°C and the sun was setting, which made jumping into the plunge pool all the more appealing. Afterwards, we retreated to the nearby sauna. Yellowknifers really do know how to make the best of their long, dark winters...
Team NWT was made up of five northerners, four intrepid gals and one guy, a supporter of our team and the polar plunge.
We'd like to thank our friends and family who turned out to cheer us on, mix hot drinks, and take photos and videos of this third annual #RCGSPolarPlunge.
We'd also like to thank Jake Olson of Arctic Duchess Adventures who partnered with us to make the 2024 #RCGSPolarPlunge possible in Yellowknife.
On Monday, March 4, and over the weekend, Fellows and friends of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) took to their icy-cold lakes, rivers, streams, and oceanfronts to raise awareness and much-needed financial support for Canadian Geographic and the EXPLORE Podcast.
We salute all the individuals and teams who braved the bracing waters of the North Saskatchewan River, Bow River, Lake Ontario, Meech Lake, and all three oceans in support of making Canada better known to Canadians and the world.
And we’re thankful to everyone who donated to our Team NWT polar plunge campaign in support of thoughtful, independent journalism about our country.
Your gift not only provided critical financial assistance to the Society, but it also helped inspire and motivate Team NWT's members to get in the water, no matter how cold!
Meet Susan R. Eaton, Leader, Team NWT
Monday 4th MarMeet Jennifer Torode, Member, Team NWT
Monday 4th MarMeet Gerri Whiteford, Member, Team NWT
Monday 4th MarMeet Geela Qaqqasiq, Member, Team NWT
Monday 4th Mar#BeBoldGoCold
Sunday 3rd MarI hate the cold…
Friday 1st MarThank you to my Sponsors
$261.25
Feisal Dedhar
$250
Jeremy Macdonald
$211
Alex Suh
$209
Rick Green
$159
Susan Ellis
WTG Susan!!!
$158.25
Tom Hilditch
All the best Susan!
$105.50
Dina O'meara
Knowing how much you dislike the cold, this donation is nothing compared to my admiration!
$105.50
David Mcguffin
Way to go Susan and the Yellowknife crew!
$104.50
Maliha Aqeel
Good luck! 👏🏻
$100
April Glaicar
Go COLD or go home! Way to go Susan and Team NWT polar plungers.
$100
Gary Cochrane
That looked so cold.
$100
Jennifer Torode
Donation on behalf of Marion and Ted Horton and Mary Jean Mann. Thank you all for your generosity!
$100
Tina Simons
$79.13
Anonymous
$79.13
Denis St-onge
God luck, hope youdo notb shrink out of existance
$52.75
Lee Deibert
$52.75
Kelly Eaton
good luck
$52.75
Martin Haefele
$52.75
Joanna Kafarowski
Wishing you the best of luck!
$52.75
Mary Jean Mann
Cheers for my niece Jennifer.
$52.75
Susan Eaton
Congratulations to Team NWT and thank you to everyone who has generously sponsored Team NWT. It takes a village.
$52.75
Marcos Zentilli
Amazing project
$52.75
Anonymous
$51
Gerri Whiteford
$50
Susan R. Eaton, Frcgs
$50
Jennifer Torode
I am in for the plunge!
$50
Tina Donkers
You are brave Susan. Hope it’s a quick in & out with lots of clothes & drinks to warm you up after the plunge.
$50
Tonya Makletzoff
Next time!
$50
Geela Qaqqasiq
$50
Al Snow
Happy Birthday plunge!
$26.38
Shael Gelfand
Have fun. Watch out for hungry polar bears!
$26.38
Eileen Gour
$26.38
Colleen Falkenberg
Happy Birthday Susan!!!! You are an inspiration!!!
$25
Ted Horton
Hope you're all warmed up from your plunge!
$21.50
Laura Swaringen
To my courageous friend I am happy to donate to your fundraiser.
$21.10
Maureen Eaton
Happy birthday Susan!
$21.10
Sheila Page
$21
John Mccluskey
$20
Heather "i Used To Live On A Houseboat" Hannah
Heather donating from afar and laughing. She would polar plunge daily in her backyard and has no idea what all the fuss is about. Hahaha