If extreme, unusual, and challenging scuba diving scenarios appeal to you, you must try ice diving. Rowand’s Reef has teamed up with our friends in Calgary to offer this amazing opportunity to learn how to dive below the ice in the beautiful Banff National Park.

Learn the roles and responsibilities of support personnel, tenders, and safety divers. We will also discuss types of ice, site selection and preparation, the effects of cold, emergency procedures, and how to handle equipment issues.

Price: $400

What You’ll Learn

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.

Itinerary

Day 1- Remote classroom session via Zoom at Rowand’s Reef Store (exact time TBD)

Day 2 - Pool training in Calgary

Days 3 & 4 - Ice diving in Lake Minnewanka

Included With The Course

• PADI Certification eCard & Fees.

• Specialty ice diving gear

• Remote classroom learning session via Zoom

• 3-4 instructed ice dives

Not Included

• Transport

• Accommodation

  • Recommended Hotel: Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge

• Rental Equipment (not specific to ice diving)

  • While equipment is not included in the course price, rental equipment from the shop in Calgary will be available at 50% off for all ice diving students.

Prerequisites

• Minimum age: 18 years

• All students must be a certified Advanced Open Water Diver and a certified Drysuit Diver

• All students must have been diving within the last 12 months.

  • If your last dive was over a year ago, then you will need to complete a refresher course before enrolling in this specialty.

• All students must complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire and, if required, have clearance to dive from a qualified physician.