Below the Ice

Below the Ice is the second main area in the Snowfall Field. It takes place underground, in a cave with several branching and looping paths. Based on its name and location on the map, it seems to take place beneath a frozen lake. The main part of the area consists of one big looping path. The first time the player crosses it, they must use the Blue Pikmin to drain a lake, and on the second time over, they can use Rock Pikmin found in the meantime to destroy crystals and explore different paths. Near the end, there is a crystal slightly off-camera that, when broken, allows passage to the secret exit, which leads to the area Ordeal of Flame. If the player instead continues down, they will reach the standard exit to Over Wintry Mountains.

Description
This area, unlike most of the other areas in the Snowfall Field, takes place underground. As such, it doesn't feature snow or ice, although some crystals can be found. A big lake can be found at the bottom of the cave, that can be drained by destroying a Solid dirt block that serves as a clog. In this area, the player can get Blue Pikmin and Rock Pikmin. In addition to the normal exit, a secret exit can be found in this area, leading to the Ordeal of Flame. Moreover, this area has two distinctive features. Firstly, it is the only area of the whole game that contains four treasures: the Scoot-Over Bench, the Fond-o-Sphere, the Humor Implant and the Herbivore Molars. And secondly, the only Stuffed Bellbloom of the game can be found in this underground area.

Enemies

 * &times; 6
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 * &times;2
 * &times; 1
 * &times; 3

Obstacles

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 * Metal pipe &times; 1
 * Solid dirt block &times; 1

Others

 * Yellow Sparklium Seed &times;
 * Red Sparklium Seed &times;
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Trivia

 * This is the only area in Hey! Pikmin that contains four treasures. All other areas hold only up to three.