Have you ever seen the movies The Descent or The Cave? That’s precisely what came to mind as we made our way through the pitch-black, wet darkness of the Ape Cave lava tubes at Mount St. Helens. Surrounded by nothing except solidified lava, with rainwater dripping constantly from every angle, being inside the Ape Cave felt like being trapped in a cold, wet, boarded-up basement. If you ever get the chance to be away from others, turn off your flashlight and stand still, all you’ll hear is drip… drip… drip. And all you’ll see is……..