Exploring the vast wilderness of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild frequently rewards players with intriguing environmental puzzles. Among the game's many hidden challenges, the Secret of the Snowy Peaks shrine quest stands out for its unique requirement involving time, shadows, and temperature mechanics. Solving this puzzle grants access to the Suma Sahma Shrine, providing another valuable Spirit Orb toward your journey.

Finding the Quest Location and Log

To begin this quest, travel to the snowy mountainous region located between Mount Granajh and Daval Peak in the Gerudo Highlands region. At the summit area, you will encounter a ruined wooden log cabin containing a research journal known as the Mountain Peak Log. Reading the journal provides the essential clue needed to initiate the puzzle, hinting at casting a cold shadow on a mysterious glowing pedestal.

Understanding the Cold Shadow Riddle

The riddle directs Link to cast a cold shadow onto the core of the ancient Sheikah pedestal when it glows. The pedestal, situated nearby along the cliffside, becomes active and begins glowing specifically during late afternoon hours starting around 16:00 in-game time. The phrase cold shadow serves as a clever hint to use either a large snowball or a pillar created with the Cryonis rune.

Step by Step Quest Solution

The most straightforward method to solve the puzzle involves grabbing one of the snowballs scattered around the mountain ridge. Lift the snowball over Link's head and position yourself at the cliff's edge so that its shadow casts directly across the center of the glowing pedestal. Alternatively, players can use the Cryonis rune on the small pool of water nearest to the cliff edge to cast an ice block shadow over the pedestal core.

Claiming the Suma Sahma Shrine Rewards

Once the shadow correctly covers the pedestal's center during the active timeframe, the mechanism activates and triggers a brief cinematic sequence. The Suma Sahma Shrine will rise from beneath the surrounding snowbanks, marking the official completion of the shrine quest. Inside, Link can open a treasure chest and speak with the ancient monk to receive a Spirit Orb reward.