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Penguin Plunge

Dozens dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge as part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge event is primarily organized by Law Enforcement Torch run to raise money for the Montana Special Olympics. Hunter D'Antuono | Flathead Beacon

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People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
People dive into the icy waters of Whitefish Lake for the Penguin Plunge, a part of Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities on Feb. 7, 2026. The plunge raises money for the Special Olympics of Montana. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

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