VAIL Arctic Dip

06/17/2026

You’ve seen them at the DIP! They also do a lot behind the scenes at the DIP as well as at VAIL and forward facing activities at VAIL!

Celebrating 46 years of time at VAIL!! We value all our team members but today we celebrate these especially!

Holly Prochaska with 30 years!!! Holly has held several positions at VAIL and is VAIL’s Finance Operations Compliance Director. Holly holds a wealth of knowledge and provides tech support, finances and many more roles!! Thank you Holly for your dedication!! CONGRATULATIONS! Longest employee with VAIL!

Inger, Tessa, and Olesya celebrating 5 years each! Incredible team members. Inger serves as the Program Support Specialist, Tessa serves as Independent Living Specialist and Youth Transition Services, and Olesya serves as Community Living Specialist! Thank you for all your dedicated service!

Liz celebrating 1 year with VAIl as a Community Living Specialist. Thank you for your service!

VAIL is blessed with longevity of employees, knowledge of team members, and deep commitment to our community, service and each other!!!

03/23/2026

The Dipsticks & The Ice Queens took the Arctic Dip by storm!

From fearless splashes to icy laughs, these teams proved that courage and fun go hand in hand—even in freezing waters. Shivering, splashing, and maybe questioning life choices for a few seconds, this team dove into icy waters with style, courage, and plenty of laughs.

03/20/2026

❄️The Chill Squad – Valley CSB proved that when it comes to icy waters, they’re cooler than cool!

Braving the Arctic Dip with laughs, courage, and team spirit, this squad made a splash for a great cause—showing that being chilly never stops you from making an impact. 🌊✨

03/18/2026

☀️🚙 The Sun Retreats & Jeep Club took the Arctic Dip by storm… or should we say, by splash!

From revving up excitement to diving into icy waters, this team proved they can handle adventure on any terrain—land or freezing water! Your courage and energy made a big impact for a great cause.

03/16/2026

🐾 The Polar Bears – Hollister officially proved that you don’t have to be frozen to be cool!🥶

Shivering, splashing, and laughing all the way, this team dove into icy waters for a great cause—and we’re still recovering from the chills just watching! ❄️💙

03/13/2026

This team showed up ready to brave the cold and support an incredible cause. Their energy, teamwork, and willingness to take the plunge truly made a difference.

We are so proud of the Ice Cubes for turning chilly waters into powerful impact. Thank you for diving in and representing your community so well! 💙🌊

03/11/2026

Shoutout to our incredible individual dippers who took the plunge at this year’s Arctic Dip! ❄️💦

Your bravery, enthusiasm, and commitment to supporting our community did not go unnoticed. Each of you made a splash for a great cause, and we are so proud of your dedication.

Because of YOU, lives are being changed. Thank you for stepping up (and jumping in)!

03/09/2026

A huge shoutout to our brave Hypothermic Hustlers who plunged into icy waters for an incredible cause! 🥶💙 This team didn’t just show courage, they brought along the youngest dipper of the day, proving that bravery knows no age!

From start to finish, these frostbite fighters showed what it means to go all in for the community. Thank you for being fearless, fun, and absolutely unstoppable! 🙌

📸 Swipe through to see the Hypothermic Hustlers in action!

03/06/2026

Shoutout to the fearless Harrisonburg Honda Hot Shots for diving into the icy waters at the 12th Annual Arctic Dip! 🥶💪

Your energy, courage, and team spirit were unstoppable, proving that a little chill can’t stop big hearts from making a difference. Thanks for showing the community how it’s done!

03/05/2026

Thanks to the generosity of our community—and some amazing last-minute donations—we exceeded our goal for the 12th Annual VAIL Arctic Dip!

Thank you to everyone who donated, dipped, volunteered, sponsored, or cheered us on. Thank you Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley for hostingbys again! Everyone’s support helps make a real difference for our neighbors and friends with disabilities.

We’re so grateful to be part of a community that shows up for one another.

Mark your calendar for the 3rd Saturday of 2027 - we'll see you then!