Get Wet: Scuba Diving in a Land Locked State
by Molly
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Colorado has one of the highest number of divers per-capita in the country. While most of us travel to Mexico, the Caribbean, or other tropical destinations to dive, this guide tells how to scratch the diving itch between vacations.
Places to Get Wet
On any given day, odds are I would rather be diving. I just want to breathe underwater.
Volunteer with the Deep Blue Sea Foundation - Downtown Aquarium
Certified divers can volunteer to clean and maintain aquarium exhibits, feed and care for fish and other animals, and make faces at visitors through the aquarium glass.
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211
Denver’s Downtown Aquarium is a great place to go if you just want a quick fish fix, or, even better… to dive! A-1 Scuba offers dives in the aquarium exhibits, check it out.
Denver’s Downtown Aquarium is a great place to go if you just want a quick fish fix, or, even better… to dive! A-1 Scuba offers dives in the aquarium exhibits, check it out.
Aurora Reservoir
5800 S Powhaton Road, Aurora, CO 80016
A last resort, really.
Max. Depth: 60’
Visibility: Nil – 30’
Water Temperature: May ~ 55° F / August ~ 70° F / September ~ 55° F
Access: Beach/shore entry developed exclusively for divers
Facilities: Outhouses at dive area.
One end is roped off for divers. A Cessna 310 is located at 30’. Lots of crawdads and small fish.
A last resort, really.
Max. Depth: 60’
Visibility: Nil – 30’
Water Temperature: May ~ 55° F / August ~ 70° F / September ~ 55° F
Access: Beach/shore entry developed exclusively for divers
Facilities: Outhouses at dive area.
One end is roped off for divers. A Cessna 310 is located at 30’. Lots of crawdads and small fish.
Places to Dive in Colorado
Colorado Scuba Retailers Association provides this list of lakes and reservoirs. Water is cold and murky but heh, we take what we can get!
PADI Basic Open Water Certification
Getting your basic open water certification is easy! Most dive shops offer weekend certification classes that cover all of the classroom and pool instruction you’ll need. Then you need to complete 4 open water dives, either in our own Aurora Reservoir or (recommended) travel to an exotic location to complete the dives.
Dry Suit Diving
The water in colorado is COLD. The perfect opportunity to learn how to dive in a dry suit. Diaper optional.
Upcoming Scuba Events
Lectures, workshops, and trips for Colorado divers.
Sorry, I don’t know of any upcoming events right now. If anyone else knows of any, please add them here!
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What is this stuff you call water? Great guide… Makes me miss the ocean! :(
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Very Cool, i’ve been wanting to get certified! You’ve inspired me;)
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