Are you ready to get started on your open water dives this season? Why not start by joining Husker Divers on a trip to Oronogo, near Joplin, Missouri?
Oronogo, located about 11 miles from Joplin, is one of the largest open pit lead and zinc mines in the world. Mining ceased in 1950, and water from natural springs and rain filled the pit. Divers from all over the midwest now enjoy the clear water, unique underwater terrain, and depths down to 230 feet. Click here for the link to the Oronogo dive trip on the Husker Divers website. While you're there, check out the link to the list of interesting sites you'll find in the mine!
Vis is around 20-30 feet, depending on depth, and water temps stay at 45-50 degrees below the thermocline. Surface temps reach into the 70s in the summer months.
For this trip, we'll drive down on Friday and make one dive Friday afternoon. We'll do three dives on Saturday, then one dive on Sunday before heading for home. There's a dive shop on the property for air fills, and nitrox is available.
The package includes:
Two nights at the Super 8 in Joplin, based on double occupancy
Air fills for 5 dives (there's an additional cost for nitrox)
Gate fee for three days.
Cost per Diver: $175. A deposit of $75 will reserve your space.
Transportation and food are not included.
Please reserve your space by Saturday, March 21st if you plan to join us for this trip. Stop by the store or call us at 402-420-6338.
The Oronogo site is deep and, below the thermocline, chilly, so in order to dive on this trip, you'll need to have a minumum of 20 logged dives and be comfortable with diving in colder water. If you have any questions, please contact Joe at Husker Divers - phone: 402-420-6338.
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