This program is designed to train competent divers in safe ice diving techniques, preparation for, and overall awareness of the ice environment.

How deep can you dive with the IANTD Ice Diver Program?

• No dives may be conducted to depths greater than diver’s previous certification level.
• Linear limit from the entrance is 132 ft /40m.

What do you need to enroll in this program?

• Certifications requirements:
  • Must be qualified in:
    • IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent.
    • IANTD Dry Suit Diver.
      • NOTE: Diver’s who has equivalent experience on the use of Dry Suit shall demostrate, in confine water, all water skills listed on the Dry Suit Diver Program to satisfy the instructor that the student is competent and proficient in the use of a dry suit.
      • NOTE: In the case above, after succesfully complete the Ice Diver Specialty dives, the diver shall also be certified as a Dry Suit Diver.
      • NOTE: Dry Suit use is recomended but not mandatory.
• Age requirement:
  • A minimum of 16 years of age for Diver qualification with a parent or guardian authorization.
• Dive experience:
  • Proof of a minimum of 25 logged dives, where minimum of 10 dives was in the water 50F/10C or colder.

What is the minimum materials requirements?

• No Student Kit is required.

What this program must include?

• Academic Sessions
• Confined Water Sessions
• Ice Dive Sessions

Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there!!

One of IANTD differentials in the formation of any confident and safe IANTD Diver is our training philosophy known as:

• WATER
  • Wisdom;
  • Attitude;
  • Training;
  • Experience;
  • Repetition.

A relaxed confident diver is a safe diver who will enjoy exploring inner-space and pursue diving adventures for a lifetime.
by Tom Mount