Cold water and ice diving can be extremely challenging and requires planning, preparations, training, and safety. This book by John Heine, a University of California Diving Society Officer and an experienced ice diver for over fifteen years, has detailed the requirements for safe and comfortable ice diving.

The book covers cold water and ice diving environments, training, equipment, thermal protection, and safety and emergency procedures. It also covers evaluating, preparing, and planning dives. This is an excellent book for divers that dive, or plan to dive, in a cold environment.