Ice Diver
Who should take this course?
If extreme, unusual and challenging scuba diving scenarios appeal to you, try diving under the ice. Ice diving is one of the most adventurous scuba specialties because you confront conditions and see beauty few others ever experience. Plus, you might get a chance to play with your exhaled bubbles on the bottom of the ice. Flash your PADI Ice Diver certification card to get instant respect, and usually a lot of questions from other divers about what it’s like under the ice.
You need to be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver who is at least 18 years old to enroll in the Ice Diver course.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
What will you learn?
Teamwork is essential for ice diving, so you’ll start by learning the roles and responsibilities of support personnel, tenders and safety divers. You also discuss types of ice, site selection and prepartion, the effects of cold, emergency procedures and handling equipment issues. During three closely supervised ice dives, you’ll practice:
- Using specialized ice diving equipment and safety lines.
- Signals and communications along with line tending and line-securing techniques.
- Handling problems and safety diver procedures.
How can you start learning now?
Visit Dive & Photo to enroll in the course, and schedule the first class session with your PADI Instructor.
What scuba gear will you use?
Besides your basic scuba equipment, you’ll definitely want to dive in a dry suit. Your PADI Instructor will suggest other gear appropriate for ice diving, such as a collapsible snorkel that fits in your pocket, redundant air supply such as a pony bottle, and other technical diving equipment.
Next Step
Take the icy plunge and earn your next certification:
- Enroll in an Ice Diver course at Dive & Photo.
- Browse the PADI Course Catalog for related specialty diver training, such as Dry Suit Diver.
- Look for scuba diving vacations to ice diving destinations.
- Check out the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.
