Idaho’s Chilliest Tradition Is Back to Make a Difference in 2025

We hope you'll join Mateo of 103.5 KISS FM & Kevin Miller of KIDO Talk Radio at this year's Gebert-Arbaugh Polar Bear Challenge benefiting Make-A-Wish Idaho!

It happens each and every year and only the bravest of Idaho residents are tough enough to show up. If you don't like to wake up early, this event isn't for you. If you don't like the cold, this event certainly isn't for you.

Do you have a heart of gold and a desire to make a difference? Then the cold, early mornings won't even be a factor!

We're talking about Make-a-Wish Idaho's Polar Bear Challenge!

Championed for years by its great founders, the event is now named the Gebert-Arbaugh Polar Bear Challenge and in 2024, will be back for its 22nd year!

If you've never been to the Polar Bear Challenge or perhaps you just missed out on the fun last year--here's a look back at one of our favorite previous plunges!

The weather was perfect--do you have what it takes!? 

We say that this event "might not be for you" lightly--because the cause really is for everyone. The work that Make-a-Wish does right here in Idaho for local kids all across our state that are battling illness, is amazing.

Here's a fun fact: you don't need to plunge into Lucky Peak Reservoir to participate in this amazing cause-- you can sponsor a team or an individual that is plunging and help Make-a-Wish of Idaho!

New last year and back by popular demand this year: the event will now be held on the first Saturday of January! That means that this year, the event will be on January 11th, 2024! 

To learn more about the event, to sign up, sponsor a friend, or share the information, just click HERE.