What it looks like Inside an Ice Cave

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  • Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
  • Big Four Mountain in Washington is home to some amazing ice caves but they are incredibly dangerous to enter. So I brought my drone along to see what it's like inside.
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Комментарии • 157

  • @no_handle_required
    @no_handle_required 3 года назад +45

    How many American wonders have you made available to those who would otherwise be unable to experience them. Just wow. Thank you.

  • @kathycagg6531
    @kathycagg6531 3 года назад +25

    Chris, I’m glad to know there are at least SOME places you won’t go into!!! This was beautiful and interesting. I loved it! It’s probably the 2nd favorite place you’ve toured me through. My arthritic legs won’t take me anywhere but you will. Thanks so much!

    • @hazevthewolf178
      @hazevthewolf178 3 года назад +2

      I'm glad that Chris is there for us. I, too, suffer from arthritis and usually walk with a cane.

    • @danb.7414
      @danb.7414 3 года назад

      Every few years somebody gets killed in there.

    • @kathycagg6531
      @kathycagg6531 3 года назад

      @@hazevthewolf178 , I don’t like that you’re suffering but I like your comment

    • @rrios283s73
      @rrios283s73 3 года назад

      @@danb.7414 what happens to them.?

    • @danb.7414
      @danb.7414 3 года назад

      @@rrios283s73 Ice collapses and injury or freeze to death. Usually same as glacier deaths.

  • @donnaj.1634
    @donnaj.1634 3 года назад +23

    Oregon, Washington and Colorado are my favorite states to visit in The hot July summertime... It’s such a relief to be outside and the temperature is perfect. It looks really cold now. Thank you for taking us along on your travels. You have shown us things we would never see. ❤️

  • @orcalord8166
    @orcalord8166 3 года назад +8

    So I first learned of you after my teacher assigned us your "Mt. Saint Helens, 38 years later" and now I cannot stop watching these videos.

  • @opiealvin
    @opiealvin 3 года назад +13

    The crazy power of nature displayed vividly.

  • @lisakorbel7866
    @lisakorbel7866 3 года назад +12

    Without the drone or placing the camera somewhere away from you...you really can't see just how huge that cave is! That is so awesome!! Thanks

  • @trishrobinson5828
    @trishrobinson5828 3 года назад +8

    Crisp, cold and awesome! Love the views of the cave. The entire structure of water is fabulous.

  • @paulsmith9341
    @paulsmith9341 3 года назад +7

    Nice flying and camera work!

  • @gothicredneck40
    @gothicredneck40 3 года назад +5

    It's past Verlot on the Mt. Loop Hwy. It's unbelievably beautiful. I lived between Granite Falls and Verlot for a few years. The whole area is great for hiking and camping. Just a little ways up the Loop is Monte Cristo, an abandoned mining town, there's not much left but it's still cool. Then the Loop continues around and ends in Darrington. Fun Fact, it takes around 2-3 hours to Darrington from Granite but if you go down to Arlington and back up it only takes an hour.

  • @walkingwriter4325
    @walkingwriter4325 3 года назад +22

    Those were some spectacular views, drone and otherwise, though was kind of hoping to see the abominable snowman inside. ; )

    • @Kieorasama
      @Kieorasama 3 года назад +1

      Nah!.... yeti live in Alaska! We have big foot! He lives deep in the woods!

  • @myndcrym
    @myndcrym 3 года назад +11

    You have company? I think thats the first time I've seen someone else with you except for colab videos. The scenery is beautiful there. Thanx for sharing such cool places.

  • @jasonlohre8866
    @jasonlohre8866 3 года назад +17

    This is off mountain loup hwy. If you go further up the hwy you can check out the ghost town of Monte Cristo.

    • @turnerg
      @turnerg 3 года назад

      It is a decent hike now that the big bridges that used to cross the river have dislodged and washed away. There were logs that people used to cross but if they wash out then there wont be access anymore.

  • @Carolbearce
    @Carolbearce 3 года назад +3

    Wow, that is beautiful. Never heard of these ice caves. Thank you for showing us.

  • @dodecaheathenblue8132
    @dodecaheathenblue8132 3 года назад +2

    Ice can look so lovely....magical...thanks for taking us along- again...:))

  • @GreenDragonPainting
    @GreenDragonPainting 3 года назад +2

    The transition to the drone was awesome!

  • @swimbait1
    @swimbait1 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful

  • @Glenrsi
    @Glenrsi 3 года назад +5

    Stunning area, must be a lot colder than it looks. You do not look like you are that warmly dressed. 😃

  • @ebuff57
    @ebuff57 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for showing this to us.

  • @Amethyst_Dragon_
    @Amethyst_Dragon_ 3 года назад

    Wow absolutely beautiful footage ...The views are so breathtaking....Thank you for sharing....be safe and stay healthy

  • @KitschyTravels
    @KitschyTravels 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful imagery

  • @InfamousCrimeLocations
    @InfamousCrimeLocations 3 года назад +1

    Still can't believe I haven't been here yet. It's on my list of places to go

  • @bobbiejeanraper5156
    @bobbiejeanraper5156 3 года назад

    So beautiful there. Thanks for the video. Be safe in your travels.

  • @migue4793
    @migue4793 3 года назад

    From the drone viewpoint it looks like a mini glacier. Amazing!

  • @wafflesnfalafel1
    @wafflesnfalafel1 3 года назад

    That area is just so beautiful. Crossing the Stillaguamish River where the bridge washed out is no small task! The waterfalls off the cliffs are amazing in late spring before the caves get big too. The history of the area is neat too with the mining and big hotel that burned down right there.

  • @lawrencevaught1705
    @lawrencevaught1705 3 года назад

    Scary yet exciting and beautiful! It has to be sooo tempting to want to walk inside

  • @jimmybritt9537
    @jimmybritt9537 3 года назад +5

    " well worth the hike , thank's for the shots 😉👍👍🇺🇸 "

  • @kayleec780
    @kayleec780 3 года назад

    This is so cool, amazing it’s nature and it’s like beautiful architecture!! Thank you for sharing

  • @GBUK01
    @GBUK01 3 года назад +8

    Still wanna know about how you live on the road etc. Please do a vid about it ?

  • @NickP
    @NickP 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful footage.

  • @DaBurt42O
    @DaBurt42O 3 года назад

    this is one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen on this channel since your Mt St Helens videos!!! something about the PNW in the winter.... thanks again for the amazing video buddy

  • @florentinomercado9470
    @florentinomercado9470 3 года назад

    Thank you very much my friend I love it

  • @prime63829
    @prime63829 3 года назад

    Gorgeous area

  • @wendyjohnson8639
    @wendyjohnson8639 3 года назад +1

    You find the most beautiful places this looks like a place that a photographer would use for a calendar. If you're ever back in New Mexico there an actual ice cave near Grants you gotta check out, it stays frozen all year around.

  • @amandahirschfeld7382
    @amandahirschfeld7382 3 года назад

    Wow,amazing and beautiful.

  • @ExploringWithBonnie13
    @ExploringWithBonnie13 3 года назад

    Great video. Beautiful ice caves and waterfalls.

  • @billhollis8555
    @billhollis8555 3 года назад

    Once again you have sent us some amazing video and pictures of the Ice cave.
    Me personally i appreciate your clips, Please as ever KEEP SAFE we are in trying times.

  • @lvlndco
    @lvlndco 3 года назад

    Wow, what a find!

  • @thenomadminer5626
    @thenomadminer5626 3 года назад

    I live in Bellingham,Wa and have been inside those a few times! And climbed the waterfall up to the ridge. Awesome too see your up in the northwest!

  • @jillt1071
    @jillt1071 3 года назад

    Amazing! When you held up your hand as the drone went back into the cavern, I found myself holding my breath. Great video!

  • @turnerg
    @turnerg 3 года назад

    It is quite receded from when i was last there 3 years ago. Sad to think that eventually this will be gone. Thank you for documenting it so that others may experience this before it is lost.

  • @debbiebynum8086
    @debbiebynum8086 3 года назад +1

    Thank you once again. I look forward to watching your videos and you never disappoint.

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 3 года назад +5

    Hi Chris, such beautiful scenery surrounding the ice cave, I bet this area alone would fill up a few gigs of memory. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx💖

  • @patricialenaburg6553
    @patricialenaburg6553 3 года назад +1

    Mother nature has a way of giving us odd, but beautiful creations. Thank you for the video, you always manage to find things off the beaten path. All are different, but unique and interesting.

  • @beautifulplanet2327
    @beautifulplanet2327 3 года назад

    Great 👍🏾Bro Respect ✊🏾From Beautiful Island 🏝Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @karenmilligan5597
    @karenmilligan5597 3 года назад +1

    Awesome and beautiful 💙

  • @flyingninja1234
    @flyingninja1234 3 года назад

    That's an amazing formation. I definitely wouldn't chance going in.

  • @scottwithrow3793
    @scottwithrow3793 3 года назад

    I love this video so much. So beautiful, I've never seen anything like that.

  • @ptaylor4923
    @ptaylor4923 3 года назад +1

    I first read the title as Inside An Ice Cafe... 🤭 I really liked getting inside with the drone. I do however have a suggestion. A short hike can turn into disaster in those areas and I know first hand how cold wet jeans are. I suggest something to add to your pack is a pair of synthetic blend pants, long sleeve shirt & socks. I know you want to keep the weight down, but it could save you from hypothermia one day and synthetics retain heat better than cotton. (A reason to never dress in synthetics when there's a wildfire)

  • @ellathrad
    @ellathrad 3 года назад

    Dude, the drone shot was magical. Truly gave a better notion of the cave dimensions.

  • @sissyberkieberkheimer3387
    @sissyberkieberkheimer3387 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for another great video..I look forward to see what you come up with next time..Safe travels..

  • @jimrossi7708
    @jimrossi7708 3 года назад

    Thanks for awesome video !

  • @JupiterJane1984
    @JupiterJane1984 3 года назад

    The COOL things nature has to offer!!

  • @traciequeen1422
    @traciequeen1422 3 года назад +2

    This is so pretty! Great video , love 😍 so interesting!

  • @johanna7254
    @johanna7254 3 года назад +2

    I've always wanted to go here! Lived in the Northwest for a bit but never got to it. Maybe someday!

  • @TheLanise
    @TheLanise 3 года назад

    Awesome find

  • @angellahoulbjerg4307
    @angellahoulbjerg4307 3 года назад +1

    wow you are near my neighborhood! very cool!

  • @ambernatalya
    @ambernatalya 3 года назад +2

    Amazing! I live in Seattle and have been to Rainier several times but had no idea about the ice cave there. I had never heard about it. You find all the best places! Looking forward to see what other places you will be exploring in the PNW!

  • @tedmaster82
    @tedmaster82 3 года назад +1

    That's pretty cool

  • @creatureconnor
    @creatureconnor 3 года назад +4

    Well, that's amazing! Incredible video! I've always wanted to explore an ice cave! So jealous of your adventures! Been watching for years! Can't believe you're almost at 200,000 subs!

  • @lindajoy7208
    @lindajoy7208 3 года назад

    That's incredible. You visit the most awesome places. WOW. I'm glad your drone didn't ground in there. Incredible footage.

  • @mariaevans7811
    @mariaevans7811 3 года назад

    I wish I was a walking with you, so beautiful, I love the power of nature!!!!! 🐕🐕🐕🐕

  • @keithcox3786
    @keithcox3786 3 года назад

    Pretty darn cool

  • @7B-NorthIdaho
    @7B-NorthIdaho 3 года назад

    Love what you do! Keep it up and maybe you will discover something awesome in north Idaho!

  • @briandunne7021
    @briandunne7021 3 года назад

    Another great video Chris from Brian in Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @hazevthewolf178
    @hazevthewolf178 3 года назад

    Wow! I saw some great photography and slick editing in this video. Thanks for a look at a place that I'll probably never see in real life, especially at *ahem* my age. You've always struck me as the sort of fellow who never met a cave that he didn't like, but I'm glad that you didn't go charging into that ice cave. I'm recalling an episode of your adventures where you very nearly got stuck in a narrow, underground cave. I'm looking forward to your adventures over the years to come.

  • @ricj7517
    @ricj7517 3 года назад

    An absolutely awesome video

  • @codijo-myalaskandog122
    @codijo-myalaskandog122 3 года назад +1

    So cool! I should this to 5 others who work here. Everyone checked out your site & thought it was cool too!

  • @LeslieLove
    @LeslieLove 3 года назад

    That was so cool!

  • @thierrydarker3714
    @thierrydarker3714 3 года назад

    Really nice trip, with beautifull views
    Thanks for sharing

  • @gothicshadowstgg
    @gothicshadowstgg 3 года назад

    Very awesome video, Chris. So glad you didn't go in. Enjoy your holidays.

  • @Bongofurry
    @Bongofurry 3 года назад

    Too cool.

  • @cosmos7492
    @cosmos7492 3 года назад

    Always look forward to your video's ,amazing to watch as always thank you

  • @jimsoutdooradventures2748
    @jimsoutdooradventures2748 3 года назад

    Awesome explore. Very peaceful and sireen. Thanks for the adventure 😄 Stay warm and safe

  • @davidott744
    @davidott744 3 года назад

    I live in the area and if this is the hike that I think it is, it’s called The Big 4 Ice Caves. When I was there there actually were 4 ice caves. Very cool, short hike

  • @72FrostyOne
    @72FrostyOne 2 года назад

    Those were so much bigger in 1991 when I toured the caves. I was told that there were huge caves at Mt. St Helens before the eruption

  • @TNgrandee3
    @TNgrandee3 3 года назад

    Beautiful photography!!!!

  • @brucefarrar300
    @brucefarrar300 3 года назад

    Have been to Big Four Ice Caves many times. We used to go in the caves before authorities posted KEEP OUT signs. The most recent fatality I recall is a young girl killed by a chunk of falling ice. I recall walking in the cave (sometimes there is more than one) and seeing big chunks of ice missing from the sculpted ceiling. Can be scary. We love sliding the snow field in the summer.

  • @AstronomerRob
    @AstronomerRob 2 года назад

    I went in those in Oct 1978 with my friend's church group, I was 14
    At that time there were 2 openings at the bottom and looked like a pair of eyes staring at you when you came out of the mile long trail from the parking lot and Rucker's glacier came into view
    Rucker's glacier is the Lowest ice in the cascades, 2000 ft elevation Big four ice caves

  • @janmcguire5268
    @janmcguire5268 3 года назад

    You are a good drone pilot!

  • @robydaniels2318
    @robydaniels2318 2 года назад

    New Subscriber! Love your videos. Keep on tracking!

  • @goofusmaximusII
    @goofusmaximusII 3 года назад

    I love the drone footage, I would have been afraid I'd crash it.

  • @tashasmith6179
    @tashasmith6179 3 года назад

    Very pretty and its cool how it forms. Thanks but it's a definite no for me. Too cold 🥶🥶⛷️🏂🌨️❄️☃️⛄

  • @JupiterJane1984
    @JupiterJane1984 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful God's Country @!!!

  • @nikkigraham7494
    @nikkigraham7494 3 года назад

    Wow....not jealous atal .

  • @restlesshomebody
    @restlesshomebody 3 года назад +1

    You should add that people die in those caves. They collapse. Been there many times, never went inside.
    It's a stunning area!

  • @aspen9102
    @aspen9102 3 года назад

    what a place

  • @alevine1951
    @alevine1951 3 года назад

    The chance that the ice arch would collapse at the moment you crossed under it for a few seconds is infinitesimal. Btw, why not introduce your companion for your explorations? Love your vids, have lived around Seattle for quite awhile but never been up there.

  • @charlieparker639
    @charlieparker639 3 года назад

    I'd love to go see the nature views in America here in Britain there not bad but not great America got different level of scenery

  • @dabest70
    @dabest70 3 года назад

    you should do a video on the ghost town of Monte Cristo just up the road from the Big Four ice caves towards Darrington, its a 4 mile hike to the old ghost town , and many gold mines (mostly or partially collapsed ) on the hike up along the creek past the ghost town !

  • @windsong8098
    @windsong8098 3 года назад

    I lived close to there, Camano Island, and have been to the ice cave Twice. Beautiful but dangerous. A few people have been killed there including a child.

  • @dabest70
    @dabest70 3 года назад

    i have walked to the very back twice , and another time about 1/2 way and big chunks of ice were falling down , last time i ever went in , but have been back several times since !

  • @paulcarpenter2800
    @paulcarpenter2800 3 года назад

    Sorry for the late watch. Really cool stuff, what an incredible place. I have been through a glacier in New Zealand which is not so different. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Paul

  • @HuplesCat
    @HuplesCat 3 года назад

    More to come! It will only get colder :-)

  • @lisad476
    @lisad476 3 года назад +4

    Ice caves are amazing aren't they. Have you been to Ape Cave in Washington?

    • @chrisl6263
      @chrisl6263 3 года назад +1

      Ape cave is over rated. Try other ones. I know of one with a creek in it, never floods

    • @lisad476
      @lisad476 3 года назад

      Really...sounds cool.

    • @MobileInstinct
      @MobileInstinct  3 года назад

      Yes I've been there. Very cool area!

  • @gerby1818
    @gerby1818 3 года назад

    I live there its outside granite falls wa its about 20 min from my house there is a memorial for ppl and a little girl who died there. Its the big 4 ice caves use to be a hotel at the beginning of the trail that burned down called the big 4 Inn all that's left is the big stone fire place. They helicoptered out the end of the bridge.

  • @rrios283s73
    @rrios283s73 3 года назад

    Check out the Bandera ice cave in New Mexico

  • @johnbray3143
    @johnbray3143 3 года назад

    Nice use of the drone

  • @Ganiscol
    @Ganiscol 3 года назад

    A drone put to good use! 👍

  • @alpenglowrg11
    @alpenglowrg11 3 года назад +2

    New sub here, had no idea you were up in the PNW! Never been to the Big Four Caves, I'll have to get up there sometime. Cheers, keep doin your thang!

  • @EJFXxx
    @EJFXxx 3 года назад +1

    the caves are created when the snow melts and runs underground ... the warmer water turns into vaper ... the vaper easts away the snow from the bottom up ... it happens all year long until mother nature dumps more snow and starts the process all over again.