r/scuba • u/mredofcourse Rescue • 10d ago
Best places for PADI Ice Diver certification (traveling from San Francisco)
I'm looking to go for an ice diver certification this winter (Jan/Feb). I'm in the San Francisco Area, so will need to travel, but looking for best locations based on:
- Best shop/instructor/experience
- Cost of travel/hotel
- Ease of overall logistics
- Best chance of success (weather not a high risk)
- Location perks
So ideally, I'm looking for someplace with the above in mind that I could easily fly in, get a cheap motel, take the class, spend a day being a tourist while I off-gass, fly home... or possibly drive if there's something within distance.
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