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PADI Altitude Diver

Dive Lake Tahoe!

Diver Dan's is looking forward to helping you get trained in the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up contact us today.

 
 
 

Description

This course is designed to be an introduction to Altitude diving and to help develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary for altitude diving.

Training Fees

The total training fees are $225 The fees are broken down in order to provide many training options to our clients. The breakdown is as follows:
 
 
$25.00 Classroom / Pool
$200.00 Instructor / Certification Fee

When you sign up for a class, the Registration fee will be collected. The instructor will collect the Instructor Fee / Certification Fee during the first class. Class size is limited so early registration is recommended.

Prerequisites

In order to take the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty, you must first already be a PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and you must be at least 12 years old.
 

Class Schedule

The PADI Altitude Diver Specialty is a one week class consisting of one classroom session, and two open water dives done in one day.  See the exact schedule below.

What You Will Need To Buy

You will be required to have all of your own basic equipment for SCUBA diving. This includes a Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Boots, Gloves, Knife, Compass, Timing Device, Whistle, Dive Tables, Slate with Pencil, Logbook and the PADI Advanced Open Water Manual (Adventures In Diving).

Medical Concerns or Questions?

If you are currently under the care of a Medical Doctor, or have a pre-existing medical condition that requires permission from a Physician, you will need to have a signed Medical Release form from your doctor before you can participate in any in-water activities.

To obtain a medical release form and view some conditions that would require a doctors release, download the PADI Medical Release Form here.

Having trouble finding a Medical Doctor (MD) who is familiar with Scuba Diving and Dive Medicine?
We have a recommendation!

OK - I'm ready! - What are the class dates?

Being a PADI 5-Star CDC, Diver Dan's has the largest staff of instructors in the Bay Area.  This allows us to offer class schedules that are sure to meet your needs.  However, if you find that you are unable to find a class that fits into you schedule, just let us know as there are many options available to you.
 

Class Schedules

Altitude Diver Specialty
2008 Course Schedule
Classes start at 7:00 PM
All Lake Tahoe dates are Saturday & Sunday

Start Date Format Pool Date Lake Tahoe Dates Instructor
TBD        

 * Additional Courses/Start Dates are Available Upon Request *

Where can I go from here?

Dive one of your Altitude Specialty Dives counts towards an Advanced Diver Certification at instructor discretion.  This Specialty also counts as one of the five Specialties required toward your Master Scuba Diver certification.