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Kat Barbe's first Silverton class (left to right Paton Edwards, Whitney Pratz, Belen Roof) gives the OK symbol underwater at the Montrose Rec Center. Divers learn many hand signals to communicate beneath the surface. Photo Credit Kat Barbe -
The Peterman family also got certified last year. Here they rest on the bottom of the pool at the Montrose Rec Center. Photo Credit Kat Barbe -
Silverton Scuba: Yes, It Is a Thing -
Barbe (yellow tank) leads Scottie Peterman on a skills test in the pool. Divers get comfortable in a confined water setting before testing their skills in open water. Photo Credit Colin Petermna -
Silverton Scuba, it really is a thing. The hand signal seen in the photo tells your diving buddies that you are okay. Photo Credit Kat Barbe -
The Crater, a geothermal hot spring in Utah, is a popular warm water destination to learn scuba. There are no real creatures to see but the staff placed plastic surprises for divers. Photo Credit Kat Barbe
In the depths of the Homestead Crater in Utah, scuba diving instructor and Silverton resident Kat Barbe has certified several Silvertonians in recreational scuba diving. Barbe been diving for many years and became certified as an instructor, one of the highest levels of certifications available, more recently.
Bring up the hobby of scuba diving with any random people in Colorado and you will not…
