Ice Cave EarthCache
Hidden : 6/3/2015
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: other (other)

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Directions to the site:
From La Pine, go south on Hwy 97, turn left on Finley Butte Rd (which turns into National Forest Rd 22), follow signs to the cave location

While here, don't forget to find the traditional, "No Iceman Here" Cache (GCXA10).

At the posted coordinates is an excellent example of an ice cave.

An ice cave is a naturally formed underground cavity in the ice, or an underground cave that has permanent ice deposits. These two types of ice caves are unrelated.

The first type of ice cave is formed by meltwater streams carving labyrinths in the bases of glaciers, or by streams and wind hollowing out tunnels in snowfields. These usually have scalloped, translucent walls that transmit a blue light.

The second type of ice cave occurs when frigid winter air settles into downward-leading caverns where it cannot be forced out, or when moisture freezes in currents of cold air. Frozen icicles, ice draperies, and lakes are common formations. Helictite-like icicles also form where air currents deflect the freezing water.


Grounds are open year around. However, cave is closed from October 14 - April 1st.


To log this as a find, please e-mail me the answers to the questions below. Do not post them in your log. Also, posting a picture of you or your group would be appreciated but not required.

Is this ice cave type 1 or type 2?
What is the temperature at the cave entrance versus temperature at the parking area?
What is the elevation at the cave entrance? Estimate how deep the cave descends.

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