
Ice Breaker
Swimming in water under 5°C gives most people the shivers just thinking about it, but not famed ice swimmer Jaimie Monahan. We chat to her about mental resilience and the joy she finds in taking the plunge
Swimming in water under 5°C gives most people the shivers just thinking about it, but not famed ice swimmer Jaimie Monahan. We chat to her about mental resilience and the joy she finds in taking the plunge
Photographer Zena Holloway produces uniquely stunning underwater shots. And now her passion for the ocean and the natural environment has led to her creation of dramatic clothing sculpted from roots
“I knew it would be tough: sharks, wind, currents, swell.” In her own words, Lauren Tischendorf explains the inspiration behind her history-making swim
Lexi Laine uses her skill as a freediver to create photographs that focus on women and the beauty of the oceans that are affected by climate change. We talked to her about her work and what inspires her
Bubbling hot tubs are the last thing on these women’s minds – they’re all about sub-zero dips in near-frozen lakes. Glorious finds out what motivates them to go to such extremes
Record-breaking freediver Alenka Artnik and underwater photographer Daan Verhoeven work in symmetry: we discover her passion for the sport and how those deepwater skills are captured
Glorious meets the fascinating women of Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida to find out what it takes to become a professional mermaid
“I was dressed as a ‘hairy Highlander’, which seemed like a great idea until I nearly drowned trying to swim in a kilt!” Fearless cold water swimmer Gilly McArthur chats about her love of icy dips and why she thinks more of us should be doing it
The ritual of a freshwater dip is healing for many. We speak to Wonderful Wild Women about community, courage and braving the cold
Women are discovering the benefits of swimming outdoors for their health and mental wellbeing. A new gallery of portraits by Nikki McClarron for WaterAid celebrates those who are taking the plunge