Chris and I were out bright and early at Ladder #1, but we were almost too late to witness another amazing sunrise. I was ableRead More
Category: Swim Reports
This was the last winter weekend, folks. So unless you plan to make it out to Ladder #1 before this coming Friday, you will haveRead More
After weeks of freezing temperatures, Chicago was blessed with a warm front that moved in on Wednesday. Not only did this break apart the iced-overRead More
Chicago got hit with a winter storm this morning that moved in just past midnight. No real heavy snow, but high winds that made swimmingRead More
I’ve figured out the secret to successfully swimming in frigid water temperatures. Besides staying hydrated and getting a good night’s sleep, you must also eatRead More
For a second, I thought it was June… At 6:30am, it was already light out and the mercury read 47F (and rising). I made anRead More
I almost missed out on the festivities this morning. I hadn’t heard from anyone, so I wasn’t sure if the area was swimmable. I optedRead More
A few days of above-freezing weather not only thawed out our swim area, but it also created some amazing ice formations. Here are the shotsRead More
Chris, Dave, and I scoped out Ladder #1 hoping to get a swim in at our favorite swimming hole. Unfortunately, the area around Ladder #1Read More
Dave and Chris braved the drink on Sunday. Mother Nature helped out with some warmer temperatures and lots of morning sunshine. Here are the shots:Read More