These brave souls are about to take the traditional Penguin Plunge into the chilling water of Whitefish Lake. More than a hundred people of all ages took the plunge during this event. Whitefish, MT. 

Those who take that traditional plunge into the freezing cold winter water of Whitefish lake, they immediately jump into a convienent hot tub before they are given a towel and warm clothes. In the background, one can see the frozen portion of Whitefish Lake. Whitefish, MT. 

These colorful characters are the official Penguins of the Penguin Plunge that takes place on the frozen portion of Whitefish Lake during the Annual Winter Carnival. Whitefish MT. 

After getting beeded by this beautiful Winter Carnival Viking Queen, I was then given a traditional kiss. Whitefish Lake during the Penguin Plunge, Whitefish MT. 

The Winter Carnival has many colorful characters. This is one of the many Yeties relieving himself at the Great Northern Bar & Grill. He was covered with silly string which I help removed off of him. If you look closely, you can see some of the substance hanging off his back. Whitefish, MT. 

This is the Winter Carnival parade viewed from the balcony of the Bulldog Saloon on Central Ave. in downtown Whitefish. In the background, is Big Mountain. Because I work for the local newspaper, I am able to go any where I wanted to. Working for the newspaper does have its benefits. 

Dogsled dog at the Winter Carnival in downtown Whitefish during the Winter Carnival Parade. These dogs were very gentle and they allowed everyone to pet them while their heads were sticking out of the port holes of their mobile dog house. 

Me standing on the frozen part of Whitefish Lake during the Penguin Plunge on the first day of the Winter Carnival. This is my firsr time ever being on a frozen lake. Whitefish, MT. 

These are Viking Queens of the Winter Carnival. They go around handing beeds and kisses to everyone. Whitefish, MT.