RCCR Ice Diver
Recreational CCR ice diving under solid frozen surfaces, combining overhead environment hazards with rebreather management. Teaches ice-specific entry/exit procedures, line deployment, navigation under ice, emergency ascent protocols on rebreather, and operational preparation for extreme cold environments. Unlocks access to pristine glacial, alpine, and polar environments on CCR equipment.
Prerequisites
IANTD Recreational CCR Diver or equivalent certification. IANTD Dry Suit Diver certification (or equivalent dry suit experience demonstrated in confined water; divers without certification earn Dry Suit certification upon completion). Proof of minimum 25 logged CCR dives with at least 10 dives in temperatures of 50°F (10°C) or colder. Minimum age 18 years.
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Demonstrate safe ice entry and exit procedures, guideline deployment and management under ice, navigation and location awareness under solid surfaces, emergency ascent protocols specific to overhead ice environments, and CCR performance monitoring in extreme cold.
Instructors Teaching This Course
Mexico
We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.
Common questions about IANTD RCCR Ice Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD RCCR Ice Diver?
IANTD's standards require: IANTD Recreational CCR Diver or equivalent certification. IANTD Dry Suit Diver certification (or equivalent dry suit experience demonstrated in confined water; divers without certification earn Dry Suit certification upon completion). Proof of minimum 25 logged CCR dives with at least 10 dives in temperatures of 50°F (10°C) or colder. Minimum age 18 years.
What is the minimum age for IANTD RCCR Ice Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum age 18 years.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD RCCR Ice Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Proof of minimum 25 logged CCR dives with at least 10 dives in temperatures of 50°F (10°C) or colder.
What does IANTD RCCR Ice Diver training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: Demonstrate safe ice entry and exit procedures, guideline deployment and management under ice, navigation and location awareness under solid surfaces, emergency ascent protocols specific to overhead ice environments, and CCR performance monitoring in extreme cold.
Where can I take IANTD RCCR Ice Diver?
1 instructor in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD RCCR Ice Diver, in Mexico. Each is listed further up this page.