A Trip Inside Alaska’s Frozen Caves Is Positively Surreal

Inside one of Alaska's incredible glaciers is a magical place that looks like it's from a dream. The Mendenhall Ice Caves are absolutely beautiful, glittering with an unearthly blue and shimmering in the cool light. Come along as we take you inside. We're sure that you'll adore a visit to these frozen caves in Alaska for a winter adventure you'll never forget!

This is a great adventure for those with proper warm gear and a love for hiking.

The adventure includes travel to these accessible Alaskan ice caves, usually by boat or helicopter, and a trek of a mile or two.

Most caves are formed when water pours in at a "moulin," which is basically an entrance into the interior of the glacier.

The water eventually finds its way out and into the ocean, leaving a beautiful frozen cave behind.

The caves are formed from a mere trickle of water melting the interior of the glacier.

They are rare, hard to reach, and occassionally unstable, so you will want to go with a guide that knows about the current conditions of the terrain.

They are also illuminated by the sun through the layers of brilliant blue glacier ice.

The light has an otherworldly quality and nothing is quite so beautiful in all of Alaska.

Most tours allow ample time in the cave for exploring the details and taking photos.

A "glaciospeleologist" Is the name for someone who explores ice caves.

You'll be a full-fledged glaciospeleologist after a day in the caves yourself!

The Mendenhall Ice Caves are truly a wonder of the world, found right here in Alaska.

If you ever have the opportunity, you will never forget the incredible beauty of this unique Alaskan feature.

For more information, check out the U.S. Forest Service website.

There are also many tour guides and companies that can take you to the ice caves. Check with Viator for some options.

Have you ever been to these exciting Alaska ice caves? If so, what was your favorite part? Did you even know that there were frozen caves in Alaska? Do you know of any other caves in Alaska? Tell us about your experiences in the comments below.

If you love ice, be sure to visit This Beautiful Bar In Alaska That Is Made Of Over 1,000 Tons Of Crystal Clear Ice. And read about the Ancient Forest In Alaska Is Melting Out Of The Ice.

If you’d like to explore winter hikes in and around the area, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.

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