A Thousand Words

[JimmyEis]

I agree, that is an AWESOME pic. Is that Clear Lake? I'm planning a trip up there this summer.

D(B)

that's the pic that was in Sport Diver Mag!

Very cool.

[nice-diver]

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[BASSMAN]

That's an altitude dive, isn't it? (Clear Lake)

[cardiver]

That's an altitude dive, isn't it? (Clear Lake)

Nope........

[mz53480]

If you could pick an image that best represents PNW diving, what image would you use?...why do you love PNW diving?

Great post! I've got 3....

1. Love diving with Dad-O

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2. Vis and sealife here in the PNW can rival other warm water destinations:

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3. Octos are cool:

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MZ

[spatman]

That's an altitude dive, isn't it? (Clear Lake)

Nope........

yep.

clear lake is over 3000'. anything over 1000' in elevation is considered an altitude dive.

[cardiver]

Really? Damn.... I go mt biking up there and the elevation gain never seemed that great. Thanks for correcting me.

[spatman]

Really? Damn.... I go mt biking up there and the elevation gain never seemed that great. Thanks for correcting me.

i don't think 3000' is really that noticeable for activities like hiking and biking. but the dive tables for altitude do start at 1000'.

[BASSMAN]

i don't think 3000' is really that noticeable for activities like hiking and biking. but the dive tables for altitude do start at 1000'.

Thats what I thought.

[Jan K]

Back to the regular broadcasting
Three divers (on the left) were introduced for the first time to the beauty of Deception Pass this Saturday.
Pacific Northwest diving doesn't get any better. No current, no wind, no clouds, and no need for a boat.
Too bad the conditions don't align like this more often. Thanks to Paul (on the right), who took his buddies
on the underwater tour -

[Pez7378]

Back to the regular broadcasting
Three divers (on the left) were introduced for the first time to the beauty of Deception Pass this Saturday.
Pacific Northwest diving doesn't get any better. No current, no wind, no clouds, and no need for a boat.
Too bad the conditions don't align like this more often. Thanks to Paul (on the right), who took his buddies
on the underwater tour -

:hello2:

[billandwende]

[whatevah]

So, why do you love PNW diving?

Drifting through a rich, vibrant green, taking in expansive views of chaotic rocky structure covered in the many colors of invertebrate life - so many sensory stimuli, yet my breathing slows. I am in a blissful trance. Every time I do it I feel that I'm adding something to my life that most people will never experience.

One of many moments I cannot forget.