An ominios hum arises from the deep. The turbines of the Flaming Gorge Dam run, and you can feel lit in your chest. You descend over the wall to the great precipice, knowing it drops to a rumored depth of 400 feet. Staying well within you dive depth limits at altitude, you swim along the …
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Dive Site Access 40.9246880333848, -109.44523086564848 Shore or boat access. Parking at the top of the ramp is a really, really, really long walk, so consider dropping your gear at the bottom, then parking. Easy shore entry away from the boat ramp to the north. Dive Site Features Shallow, easy diving with the option to go …
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Dive Site Access 40.91747784990851, -109.42736018245559 Shore or Boat access. Picnic tables, shade, and paved walks make the shore access descent for hanging out for a day of diving. A long swim across the channel to the island can prove taxing on swimmers, and also a bit concerning with boat traffic above, also because there is …
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Carter lake is located west of Berthoud, Colorado and managed by Larimer County Parks. Dive Site Access 40.32594, -105.22453 Boat access only. The nearest ramp is located on the south end of Carter Lake. Parking is available near the boat ramp. All vessels will need to have mussel inspection from ANS or proof your vessel …
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There comes a time in our childhood where we are blue and shivering, directly refusing to come out of the pool. Despite the relentless plea of a parent to do so, we venture on in misery “because it’s fun”. This doesn’t change as an adult who loves diving. I made the choice to become a …
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Snow on the ground, a thin layer of ice burning off the sunny side of the lake. It’s a great day for the February Horsetooth dive. Dive Gear Drysuit, check. Cold water undergarment, check. Properly functioning BC, check. 7mm hood, check. 5-7mm gloves, check. Weights, check. Balanced 1st stage regulator, check. Balanced 2nd stage regulator, …
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