Dare to take a dip? Taking the plunge into freezing Pacific Northwest watersBy Ian McCluskey (OPB)Jan. 7, 2023 2 p.m.Reporter’s Notebook: Why would someone shed warm clothes and step into painfully cold water? In producing a story for Oregon Field Guide, I had to find the answer by trying it myself.THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:Become a Sponsor📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up