English · Slang Attested

300 Club

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Meaning · English

The set of people who, while visiting Antarctica, have gone through a temperature change of 300°F (149°C) while naked, from a sauna to the icy landscape outside, as part of an informal tradition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tập hợp những người đã trải qua sự thay đổi nhiệt độ 300°F khi khỏa thân

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

A few years ago Tony and I were talking about the South Pole 300 Club (members take a 200-degree sauna followed by a sprint around the south pole monument when the temp reaches -100). We wondered, quite longingly, if we would ever have that chance here in Minnesota.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “300 Club” mean?

The set of people who, while visiting Antarctica, have gone through a temperature change of 300°F (149°C) while naked, from a sauna to the icy landscape outside, as part of an informal tradition.

Is “300 Club” formal or informal?

300 Club is generally slang.

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