Chapter 15 - Cold Weather Survival - Equipped To Survive

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heat in the snow cave. Ensure the roof is high enough so that you can situp on the sleeping platform. Block the entrance with a snow block orother material and use the lower entrance area for cooking. The wallsand ceiling should be at least 30 centimeters thick. Install a ventilationshaft. If you do not have a drift large enough to build a snow cave, youcan make a variation of it by piling snow into a mound large enough todig out.Snow Trench ShelterThe idea behind this shelter (Figure 15-4) is to get you below the snowand wind level and use the snow’s insulating qualities. If you are in anarea of compacted snow, cut snow blocks and use them as overheadcover. If not, you can use a poncho or other material. Build only oneentrance and use a snow block or rucksack as a door.Snow Block andParachute ShelterUse snow blocks for the sides and parachute material for overheadcover (Figure 15-4). If snowfall is heavy, you will have to clear snowfrom the top at regular intervals to prevent the collapse of the parachutematerial.Snow House or IglooIn certain areas, the natives frequently use this type of shelter (Figure15-4) as hunting and fishing shelters. They are efficient shelters butrequire some practice to make them properly. Also, you must be in anarea that is suitable for cutting snow blocks and have the equipmentto cut them (snow saw or knife).Lean-To ShelterConstruct this shelter in the same manner as for other environments;however, pile snow around the sides for insulation (Figure 15-5).Fallen Tree ShelterTo build this shelter, find a fallen tree and dig out the snow underneathit (Figure 15-6). The snow will not be deep under the tree. If you mustremove branches from the inside, use them to line the floor.15-15
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