Ice Diving Specialty
Come join us for some fun under the ice. Learn how to dive safely in this frozen wonderland. The course will cover everything you need to know including: proper thermal protection, preparation, safety, equipment, and much, much more! This is a great introduction to technical overhead environments.
Drysuits are essential. A drysuit specialty or 10 logged dives in a drysuit are required. We will have a limited number of drysuits for rental ($50 per weekend), so please make reservations early.
You must also be an Advanced Diver or show proof of 20 logged dives beyond open water certification, with experience in deep, night, and navigation.
There will be one evening of class work and one evening of pool work. Location of the certification dives varies based on conditions and availability.
Class Schedule 2008:
Schedule to be announced
Prerequisites:
- 18 years of age or older
- Advanced Open Water Diver or show proof of 20 logged dives beyond open water certification
- Drysuit Specialty or 10 logged dives in a drysuit
Course Structure:
- One 4 hour classroom session
- One 4 hour pool session
- 3 certification dives (over 2 days)
Course Fee: $250.00
Course Includes:
- 1 class session
- 1 pool session
- 3 certification dives with a certified PADI Ice Diving instructor
- 10% student discount on all diving equipment for your term as a student (course materials & equipment rentals, excluded)
Course Does Not Include:
- Required - Mask, fins, B.C., regulator (suitable for ice diving), octopus & gauges or computer
- Drysuit, hood, gloves, & other thermal protection
- Transportation, meals, & lodging for certification dives
- Certification fee of $30.00 to process your C-card (optional) and 1 photo
- Optional - Ice diving book
This is a Colorado diving experience very few dives have ever done, but each year it proves to be an educational and fun time for all, so join us at Grand Lake this winter and experience the thrill of diving under ice.