You can be one of the few that
have ever dove under a solid ceiling of ice. Imagine when you flash the Divemaster on your next Caribbean
trip your PADI Ice Diver certification. Ice diving also brings Minnesota's best
visibility (100 + ft is possible), a chance to play with your exhaled air bubbles on the
bottom of the ice and an opportunity to try the unique sport of upside down, bottom of the
ice, skiing. This is also a great way to help you get prepared for a trip to Antarctica.
Our PADI Ice Diver certification
class includes class, pool and under ice diving. In the classroom we will take you
through the proper planning and preparation for ice diving and cover mandatory safety
equipment and procedures. You'll then have an opportunity to practice line handling
and safety procedures in the pool. Over the weekend you will conduct three
under ice dives to complete your certification. We'll dive from RJ's custom made ice diving house to keep
you warm and provide all special safety equipment (lines, harnesses,
etc). Ice dives are scheduled for Square Lake near Stillwater, Minnesota.
Prerequisite: PADI Adventures in Diving
certification (formerly known as Advanced Open Water) or qualifying certification from
another organization and 18 yrs old.
PADI Ice Diver Specialty
Course Fee: $249 includes: Training fees, certification processing, and air fills.
Scuba equipment is not included, but may be rented
(advanced reservations recommended). (Fee and cancellation policy)
What do I
need to do before class?:
Complete a PADI Student Record
File (which includes a Medical Statement). If you
answer yes to any of the medical history questions, we must
require a signed physicians approval before you
participate. You can download and review the PADI Medical Statement here. Please print a copy to take to your physician for their
approval and signature if required.
2012 PADI Ice Diver Schedule:
Class (Thurs.) & pool (Fri.) sessions are at Eagan from 7-10 pm, Dives: Sat. & Sun
