Valhalla Missile Silo Diving August 2, 3, & 4 2024 FULL

8472 US-277, Wingate, TX 79566, USA

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Aug 2 - 4, 2024
Group size: 12 - 38
Valhalla Missile Silo Diving August 2, 3, & 4 2024 FULL
8472 US-277, Wingate, TX 79566, USA


Aug 2 - 4, 2024
Group size: 12 - 38

About this trip

Looking for some adventure diving in Texas? 

Want a short weekend trip to dive with friends in a missile silo? Yes, in a missile silo! 


Join Dive West and Sandi Zoch for a unique experience in diving, Valhalla Missile Silo, a decommissioned and diveable Atlas-F thermonuclear intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) silo. It was commissioned in 1955 as part of 12 silos making up the Dyess AFB missile complex near Abilene, TX.   


You must have your Advanced Open Water certification. This is an altitude dive, set your computer accordingly, or better yet get the Altitude cert! The water temperature is between 60-65 F, plan for adequate exposure protection. 

What’s included

  • Entry Fee
    3 days of entry fees to silo
  • Tanks & Weights
    Pick up your tank and weights
  • 5 instructor lead dives
  • Valhalla mementos
    Limited edition Valhalla t-shirt, key chain and patch
  • One tank and weights
    Pick up at Dive West
  • 4 Air Fills
  • Historical Presentation
    Mark Hannifin will give us a historical perspective on the silo

What’s not included

  • Insurance
    Some form of dive insurance is required. DAN is recommended
  • Camping Accomodation
    There is camping available at the facility no charge. We need advanced notice if you are camping.
  • 5 beds in silo
    Dormitory style double beds; $30.00 per person per night
  • PADI Altitude Cert
    $65.00
  • Historical Presentation
    Visit a second decommissioned silo with control panels not far from Valhalla. Bring $50.00 cash for the tour

Available Packages

Valhalla Basic Package

Valhalla entry fees for 3 days. Weights and tank for your diving (pick up at Dive West).

History of Valhalla presentation Mark Hannifin Friday night 

Night dive Friday night 

Three dives Saturday 

One dive Sunday morning 

“For Valhalla divers only” one Dive Valhalla T-shirt Valhalla ‘Swag’ package – includes a patch and key chain. 

Up to 4 air fills 

$230
Double Bed in Valhalla Missile Silo
$30
PADI Altitude Certification
$65


Itinerary

August 2nd Start 5:30pm
Day 1 Valhalla Missile Silo

The trip starts 5:30 pm Friday August 2 at the silo. 

At 6:00 pm the owner, Mark Hannifin, will give us an introduction to the silo and its operations.

Following that we are offering a night dive for those interested. 

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