Breaking the Ice: Chetola Resort’s Grounds Crew Gears Up for the Annual Polar Plunge Event Tomorrow
Thousands of people are getting geared up for one of the most highly anticipated events of Blowing Rock WinterFest:The Polar Plunge! But before participants can leap from the dock into a freezing cold Chetola Lake, a lot of work goes into making a hole so the plungers can jump safely. For the past seven years, Mike Nathan has been part of the crew of groundskeepers that breaks up the ice for the event. Photos and Story by Madison V. Fisler
The official ribbon-cutting for Timberlake’s Restaurant at Chetola on Monday, Aug. 27. From left: Greg Tarbutton, Sen. Dan Soucek, Chef Michael Barbato (peeking through), Bob Timberlake, Blowing Rock Mayor J.B. Lawrence, Kent Tarbutton, Rep. Jonathan Jordan.