People Die In These Caves! Overnight Backpacking
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Disclaimer do not attempt the things you see in this video. I did so at my own risk.
The Big Four Ice Caves in Washington State get around 50,000 visitors every year, but due to unpredictable weather and severe flooding, the main bridge to get to the ice caves is out! In today's episode, I make my way to the ice caves by crossing freezing cold water and spending the night outside the caves. I also explore why how ice caves are formed and why they look different from year to year.
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00:00 Intro Song 🎶
00:13 Intro
01:13 Start of the hike
02:05 Bridge is out/Crossing the river
03:48 Continuing the hike
04:28 Start of day 2/Ice Caves
04:50 Ice Cave montage
05:23 How Ice Caves are formed
06:09 Ice Caves safety/Closing thoughts
Пікірлер: 34
So does this mean you had to cross the river twice so you could place the camera there and film yourself coming hahaha - so cold!!!
@thalianguyen1572
3 жыл бұрын
Oh wait I’m guessing you landed your drone across the way first haha
@TheBackpackingBiologist
3 жыл бұрын
I used my camera and tripod so I can get sound. I crossed the river a total of 3 times, once to set up the camera, another to go back to my backpack, then one more time to get the shot lol. It definitely made it so much colder, but I knew I needed that shot 🤣
@Emily-ew4su
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBackpackingBiologist oh my goodness 🤣did your feet warm up at all that day? XD
OK, I'm sold. Your videos are great. To think you even went across the river again just to get a shot when that's so hard on you. I have an easy time with cold water, but I'm jealous of you being able to hike without getting wet socks just from sweat.
@TheBackpackingBiologist
2 жыл бұрын
haha thanks! My skinny ass legs had a hard time crossing that river 3 times, but I couldn't miss that shot. Cheers!
I love watching your videos. First it’s very informative then the beautiful scenery. You’re living my dream and you’re a good teacher. Keep up the good work and keep it coming.
@TheBackpackingBiologist
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ☺️
It was super cool to see you check out the Ice Cave. I live near Granite Falls which is the town closest to the caves. My friends and I have went to the caves a few times . WA people definitely take the beauty of our state for granted and im glad you shined a light on one of the many beautiful places we have here. Thank you
@TheBackpackingBiologist
11 ай бұрын
Wow that’s sick! I felt honored to check it out. Washington was absolutely amazing, def going back one day
Love it, man. great info. Awesome footage! Keep it up.
@TheBackpackingBiologist
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you brotha 💪🏾
Awesome video - lol at those twig legs and triple crossings! 😂😂📹👍😎
@TheBackpackingBiologist
3 жыл бұрын
hahaha this was all for you!
Really enjoyable video. Its pretty facinating
@TheBackpackingBiologist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was a fun and painful video to film 😂
i’m so happy i have a place to learn all about these beautiful nature things! 🤩
@TheBackpackingBiologist
3 жыл бұрын
🥰there's plenty more coming on the way! Thank you!
Well done! I enjoyed your video!
@TheBackpackingBiologist
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Linda!
Love this!
Informative video really good.
@TheBackpackingBiologist
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Did you use the drone to film inside the cave? Feels like it would've been good to point that out while showing that part -- otherwise it sure looks like your cameraman went in a long, long ways (and people unfamiliar with your channel, like me, who aren't able to put together some data points the way I did, might assume that you went in *deep* and use that assumption to justify taking more risks than they usually would). That said, it's pretty cool to see you there! I miss going hiking up in that area. Been a while since our family's been able to handle longer hikes than just segments of the Centennial Trail.
@TheBackpackingBiologist
10 ай бұрын
Good point! I did use my drone, almost crashed it in there too since there was no signal.
Beautiful so proud
@TheBackpackingBiologist
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) I'm glad you liked it!
I realized that you walked across, set up the camera, walked back, and then crossed again.
@TheBackpackingBiologist
2 жыл бұрын
Haha yea, I crossed that river 3 times 🥶
Dang, did you have to walk across and set the camera then walk back then cross again?
@TheBackpackingBiologist
2 жыл бұрын
Yup! One of the pleasures (or pain) of being a one man crew 😂😓
I know you waded that water twice for the shot
@TheBackpackingBiologist
10 ай бұрын
Actually three times! 🙊 the first to set up the camera, second to go back, last to get the shot 😭
@LittleSpaceCase
10 ай бұрын
Braver than me!!!@@TheBackpackingBiologist