PADI Ice Diver
If the spirit of adventure and unusual, challenging diving appeals to you, try diving under the ice.
If the spirit of adventure and unusual, challenging diving appeals to you, try diving under the ice.
Course Costs
$299 — Class & Dives
Forms
As with all things, of course there is paperwork to be completed before your course can start. Please note any "Yes" on the medical form requires a doctor sign off prior to you entering the course. Both forms, the Medical and the form appropriate to your course, must be completed prior to the start of any course.
PADI Ice Diver
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.
What do I need to start?
You need to be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver who is at least 18 years old to enroll in the Ice Diver course.
What will I do?
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 preparation, 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.
What scuba gear will I need?
Besides your basic scuba equipment, You'll definitely want to dive in a dry suit. Staff 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.