Big Four Ice Caves Adventure 1/11/15
Looking for a place that will make you remember that it is a big world out there? This is the place. I discovered the Big Four Ice Caves via Instagram, and knew I had to check it out for myself. How could you not want to see something that was made by nature?
So, my new found adventure seeker friends and myself headed up on a Sunday late morning for our 2 hour drive the Mount Baker National Forest. The drive wasn't too bad, and we didn't see any real sign of snow until getting to the parking lot at the trailhead. This was a very busy trailhead, full of college students, families, and dogs. The hike is a fairly easy one, but I did see some people in Hunter's Rain Boots. They look confused on why they were slipping.
After a short journey in, the vision of the ice caves and giant granite walls was unbelievable. I couldn't believe what I was seeing and all the beauty. It's amazing as you walk in and you can see waterfalls trickling down the granite. It isn't recommended to go on the snow fields, but I did it any ways to check out the waterfalls close up. There are weak spots, so be careful. So many people were actually in the cave, DO NOT DO THIS! People have been killed by falling ice, and it is melting and changing all the time.
If you live in Washington, put this one on your list of places to visit. It is truly amazing, and basically in your backyard. Enjoy it people!
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