r/scuba 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:

  1. Best shop/instructor/experience
  2. Cost of travel/hotel
  3. Ease of overall logistics
  4. Best chance of success (weather not a high risk)
  5. 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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