Jim Peck Ice Cave

Hot desert cavers chill out hundreds of feet underground in a premier and quietly kept alpine cave. A few hundred feet underground and at the last re-anchor, the cave opened up into a large chamber with a solid ice floor with sections over 8 feet deep. Within the ice, rocks and other artifacts lay suspended and frozen in time.

There is a 350 ft drop to gain access to the bottom of the cave. You need 400 ft of rope for the re-anchors and re-directs. There are passages at the bottom that continue but are plugged with ice. Over 8 ft of ice in some locations is slowly melting — crampons help to walk around. There might be interesting artifacts frozen in the ice that should be studied more. This is a sensitive cave, so the location is being withheld. Continuing exploration will occur, and this cave will be a significant and treasured resource for generations to come. Take great care when going with your local grotto.