Caution! Snow and ice collapsing above Big Four Ice Caves Officials remind people to stay clear of the area, a popular but sometimes deadly destination. by Kari Bray Friday, July 13, 2018 7:34am ...

Exploring snow and ice caves is extremely dangerous and is not recommended for novice explorers. There have been deaths and injuries in ice caves when the ice melts and the cave suddenly collapses.

The natural ice formation is known as the Eben Ice Caves, and visitors tackled the 2-mile roundtrip trail to see the frozen monument with their own eyes.

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A local geologist who is familiar with the caves told photographer Mathew Nichols that the variety of colors was due to multiple lighting effects being in play.

Though a dazzling photo, officials said ice caves are dangerous and may be unstable for visitors.

Their adventurous spirits are tested when a glissading misstep sends one plummeting 50 feet below the snow surface into a hidden ice cave.

Big Four Ice Caves, USA: These caves in Washington are formed by melting snow and ice. The sunlight creates stunning effects inside the caves. Photo Credit: Flickr ...