Snow and ice cannot deter us from diving, and when the lakes are frozen, we can expect a truly unique experience: Through a hole in the ice, we descend into the underwater world, which presents a completely different world beneath the ice
Snow and ice cannot deter us from diving, and when the lakes are frozen, a unique experience awaits us: Ice Diving Specialty at Lake Uri.
Through a hole that we create in the ice cover, we descend into the underwater world. This environment under the ice provides entirely different impressions, whether it's the play of sunlight through the ice cover or the mesmerizing dance of air bubbles above.
Ice diving is a fascinating experience that every experienced diver should try at least once. Teamwork is essential for a successful ice diving expedition.
For Ice Diving at Lake Uri, we arrive on Friday evening around 5 PM, and each participant is responsible for their own transportation. Parking spaces are available. Ice diving takes place on Saturday and Sunday. Buddy teams and the exact schedule will be discussed on Friday evening.
Itinerary: We arrive on Friday evening around 6 PM and stay overnight at a nearby hotel. Each participant is responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements. The hotel can be booked upon request. Ice diving takes place on Saturday and Sunday. We meet at 9 AM at the Lake Uri parking lot. Buddy teams and the exact schedule will be discussed on Saturday morning. Further details will be sent via email in the week before. A valid TTU (Tauchtauglichkeitsuntersuchung) is a prerequisite for all participants.
Ice diving is only possible with an Ice Diving Specialty. Participants who do not have an Ice Diving Specialty can obtain it during this weekend. The specialty costs €199.00 (plus an additional €120.00 participation fee for the weekend). Included are 3 training dives + rescue scenario (optional), tank, weights, digital certification, and theory lessons. The theory takes place on Friday evening or optionally online via Teams beforehand. Dives are on Saturday and Sunday. Prerequisites are at least AOWD and being over 18 years old.
For ice diving, cold-water-compatible equipment with 2 separate first stages is necessary. A drysuit and experience in handling it are strongly recommended. Participants are responsible for their own equipment. Rental equipment is available upon request.
Costs: Ice Diving: €120.00 for the ice diving weekend, plus €199.00 for the ice diving course or €75.00 for an ice diving day. Hotel: Upon request
Included services: Ice diving permit for Lake Uri Air Ice diving equipment (lines, saws, etc.) Provision of emergency oxygen and first aid equipment Coordination of buddy teams, safety teams, line guides Ice Diving Instructor
Not included are rental equipment, hotel, use of the Lake Uri drying room (€10.00 / day).
If there is no ice on Lake Uri, we will promptly look for an alternative. If there is no ice anywhere, dives can be canceled.
If a participant cannot attend the weekend, they are responsible for finding a replacement. The participation fee cannot be refunded.
We meet at the parking site at the local dive center.
Address: Urisee 6, 6600 Gemeinde Reutte, Austria
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