Paupack Plunge Check Presentation - PaupackPlunge.com

The fourth annual Paupack Plunge raised $6,500 for the Ledgedale Dive Team and the Tafton Water Rescue Team, bringing the four-year total to more than $16,500. Kevin Gil, General Manager at Lighthouse Harbor Marina, who hosted this charity event, presents a check to (L-R) Rich Groo, Dive Captain Tafton; Rich Groo III, Tafton Dive Team Member, Rich Pontosky, Ledgedale Lieutenant; and Joe Sledzinski, Ledgedale Dive Captain.

The money will be shared by the two dive teams. Participants in the Paupack Plunge paid $25 each to jump into Lake Wallenpaupack from the marina's boat launch on Valentines Day. (Photo by Alex Zidock)

The 2015 Paupack Plunge Charity Event - PaupackPlunge.com

Time is ticking down to the 4th annual Paupack Plunge Charity Event which will be held this Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Lighthouse Harbor Marina. All proceeds donated go to the Tafton and Ledgedale Dive/Rescue Teams. Plungers donate $25/ea to plunge into the icy waters of Lake Wallenpaupack. The safety of the plungers is the number one concern so the dive and rescue teams are present to assist during the event.

How you can support the Paupack Plunge:

1. Plunge - With a $25 donation you can plunge into the lake in support of the local dive/rescue teams
2. Sponsor a Plunger - If you don't want to plunge yourself, you can donate of behalf of someone who is plunging. The plungers with the most money raised through sponsors win prizes!
3. Corporate Sponsor - Businesses donate on the Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels
4. Individual Donation - You can donate directly to the Paupack Plunge as an individual

• All plungers need a signed consent form handed in on the day of the plunge.
• Plungers receive a FREE t-shirt and towel.
• Hot drinks, water, and refreshments will be provided the day of the plunge for everyone.

If you're looking for something different and memorable to do with your significant other for Valentine's Day, or if participating in a polar plunge is on your bucket list, or if you just want to support your local charities, you don't want to miss the Paupack Plunge.

We're freezin' for a reason!

Visit PaupackPlunge.com to sign up, donate, print consent forms, or get more information!

How a Lake Freezes

The Paupack Plunge Charity Event, which benefits the Tafton and Ledgedale Dive/Rescue teams, is approaching fast. However, in order to plunge into the icy waters of Lake Wallenpaupack, there needs to be ice!

Fortunately, there is a thin layer of ice forming over the lake this morning. Lakes freeze starting at the top and going down. Ice floats because it’s less dense than water. Waters density is determined by temperature and at 40° F is at its most dense. Losing energy to the atmosphere as winter sets in makes the surface water cool, which in turn makes it denser, causing it to sink. Warmer water rises to take the place of the surface water and like the water before it, cools, becomes denser, and sinks as well. When the whole lake reaches 40° F the surface water continues to cool and is less dense, causing it to remain on top where it will freeze at 32° F. The ice thickens as the water on top starts to freeze and freezes downward. There is still water under the ice which remains around 40° F which is habitable for fish.

For last year’s Paupack Plunge the ice was about 20in. thick on Lake Wallenpaupack! This year’s Paupack Plunge will be held on Saturday, February 14^th, 2014 at Lighthouse Harbor Marina.

Paupack Plunge 2015 - PaupackPlunge.com

Every year Lighthouse Harbor Marina and Pocono Action Sports hosts the Paupack Plunge in February which is a charity polar plunge event on Lake Wallenpaupack.

The proceeds benefit the Tafton Water Rescue Team and the Ledgedale Dive Team.

There are a number of ways you can participate in the Paupack Plunge:

1. For a donation of $25, you can be a brave plunger and dive into the frigid waters of Lake Wallenpaupack. As a plunger, you are permitted to collect sponsors. Sponsors are individuals or companies who sponsor your plunge by donating money on your behalf. Plungers with the largest sponsor donations will win prizes!

2. If you're not up for a freezing time, you can sponsor a plunger and donate on their behalf.

3. You can donate as an individual.

4. Or you can donate as a Corporate Sponsor. Corporate Sponsorship has three different levels: Silver, Gold, and Platinum which are based upon donation level.

Coffee, hot chocolate, and refreshments are provided on the day of the plunge.

This year, the freezing fun will be on Saturday February 14th, 2015. Yes, that's Valentine's Day! There's no better way to support your community while doing something memorable with your honey than to be Freezin' for a Reason!

Reserve your plunge time online at PaupackPlunge.com. You can also view pictures and videos of past year plunges, get more information on how to participate, and find out what you will need on the day of the plunge.

We hope you'll join us this season to support the local dive and rescue teams!