PADI Altitude Diver – Diving in Mountain Lakes.

Safe Diving in High-Altitude Lakes

Many attractive dive sites are located significantly above sea level. Above an altitude of 300 meters, dives are considered altitude dives. The lower ambient pressure affects dive planning, the decompression model, and post-dive behavior.

In the PADI Altitude Diver course, you will learn to consider these specific conditions and to carefully prepare and conduct dives in high-altitude lakes.

What you will learn in the course

During the training, you will cover:

• the physical principles of altitude diving
• the influence of altitude on decompression and ascent
• planning dives in high-altitude waters
• the correct use of appropriate dive computers and tables
• special procedures before, during, and after the dive
• navigation, buoyancy, and safety measures in mountain lakes
• planning for travel, stay, and further altitude changes

PADI defines dives above 300 meters (1,000 feet) above sea level as altitude dives. The official training includes two open water dives.

The course is suitable for certified divers who regularly dive in high-altitude lakes or wish to specifically prepare for mountain dives. The practical exercises will help you apply the learned planning procedures under real conditions.

Course Options and Prices

• Course conducted in a nearby lake: 199 Euro
• Course conducted in a mountain lake in Austria: 249 Euro

Would you like to discover new dive sites in high-altitude lakes? Then inquire about your course date and suitable training location with how2dive now.