Ice Diving
This course will teach you the skills necessary to dive safely into the unique and beautiful environment under the ice.
Cost: $595.00
Class Schedules:
At the moment, no classes are scheduled. If you would like to be placed on our waiting list, please contact the shop at 802-865-2771.
All students are required to fill out the NAUI medical form before participating in in-water education. If you are interested in enrolling in this course, please preview the medical form before signing up to ensure you can participate. Although SCUBA is a safe sport, there are certain medical conditions that may prohibit an individual from engaging. Some common contradictions are:
- Asthma
- Epilepsy
- High Blood Pressure
- Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Circulatory/Respiratory Conditions
If you or your doctor have any questions regarding your medical history with SCUBA, please contact Divers Alert Network (DAN) 1-919-684-2948
Click on the Medical Form link below to access:
Availability: Contact us for booking information
This course will teach you the skills necessary to dive safely in the unique and beautiful environment under the ice. The classroom portion will cover such topics as:
- Ice diving organization and planning
- Ice characteristics
- Dive site preparation
- Wind chill and exposure considerations
- Special equipment considerations
- Underwater navigation
- Dive harness and line techniques
One pool session is required to address harness & line procedures and entanglement issues. A minimum of three actual ice dives will be completed to gain experience in proper ice diving techniques and procedures.
Pre-requisites for the course include being at least 18 years of age, having an Advanced Diver certification and at least 50 logged dives. A Drysuit Certification is required to participate with minimum of 6 logged drysuit dives.
The cost of the course is $595.00 and includes the use of pony bottles, harnesses, lines and any ice diving specific equipment. Students must provide their drysuit, basic scuba gear and weights. Half price rentals will be available.
