Timothy Lake Ascent **CANCELLED**

**DUE TO NO SIGN-UPS, WE’RE CHANGING SITES**

For anyone wanting to dive with us tomorrow, we are no longer going here. If you want to dive with us – REGISTER.

The Timothy Lake Ascent: Tanks, Tubes, and Tubed Meats

They say a bad day of diving is better than a good day at work, but they usually say that while shivering in a flooded drysuit because they forgot their zipper wax. We are here to ensure your next dive day is actually good.

Join us on Monday, July 13th, 2026, for a mountain dive adventure to Timothy Lake on Mount Hood. This single-day operation will be spearheaded by the man, the myth, the butcher shop legend: the incomparable Reverend Randell. If you have ever wanted to dive under the watchful eye of a man who can simultaneously bless your soul and grill a flawless bratwurst, this is your moment.

The Master Schedule (Subject to Pacific Northwest Weather Whims)

• 0700 Hours – The Gathering: Reverend Randell will be on-site, parked, and likely questioning his life choices by seven in the morning. Arrive early, find the Spartan SCUBA banner, and begin the sacred ritual of checking your gear bag for the one crucial item you inevitably left on your garage floor.
• The Midday Intermission: Once we’ve logged some bottom time, the shop griddle will be fired up. We are providing high-quality sausages and brats to fuel your second-half metabolism. Hydration will be managed via pure water and a calculated surplus of crisp Topo Chico.
• 1500 Hours – The Evacuation: We will be packed up, accounted for, and rolling back down the mountain by three in the afternoon.

The Altitude Adjustment & Dive Plan

Let’s talk geography. Timothy Lake sits at approximately 3,200 feet above sea level. Yes, that means this is officially an altitude dive. Because we prefer our divers properly decompressed and un-bent, all participants are strictly required to dive with a Personal Dive Computer (PDC). Don’t panic if you haven’t looked at your computer’s altitude settings since your last pool session; the Spartan SCUBA leadership team will be on-site to help you “dial in” your PDC and ensure your profiles are calculated safely for the mountain environment.

Beyond that, this is a “two-tank” dive day. You are entirely welcome to grab any certified diver you can cajole into a buddy check and explore the submerged timber. For those concerned about safety—or those who simply lack a reliable underwater compass sense—the Spartan SCUBA crew has you covered. The shop is providing on-site emergency resources alongside our roster of seasoned dive professionals. We will be available to lead tours, assist with complex equipment configurations, or just stand on the shoreline offering constructive sarcasm while you try to don your fins.

Logistics, Costs, and Admin (The Boring but Important Parts)

Admission to this mountain excursion is a flat $25 per diver. Your entry fee explicitly includes your choice of the following options from the mothership:

1. Two (2) air-fills at Spartan SCUBA ahead of the trip if you are utilizing your own cylinders.
2. Two (2) tank rentals for the day, provided by the shop.

To make gear management painless, we are offering special pickup hours on Sunday afternoon for anyone signing up. We will coordinate these times with each of you individually so you can grab your tanks and fills without a Saturday rush.

Note: If you are renting shop steel or aluminum, all rental equipment must be returned to the shop that afternoon before the shop closes at 1800.

The Fine Print:

• Fees: Parking and day-use fees at Timothy Lake are up to the individual. Bring your pass or digital payment.
• Paperwork: Before you touch the water, you must complete the SDI Liability Waiver for Guided Dives. No waiver, no bubbles.

Secure your spot, log your fills, and let’s go find out what the Reverend can do with a griddle.

Special note: if you would like to achieve the Altitude Diver specialty rating at this event, please add the Certification Upgrade ticket and we’ll put you on the training list! For more information on the course, click here.