How to survive the freezing cold

By Explore Magazine

Survivalist

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If you’re stuck in the bush in winter, your first priority is to stay warm. The right clothing will help. And so will a fire, if you’re able to start one. But your number one job is to build a shelter. Fortunately, winter is often accompanied by snow, nature’s own insulating and malleable building material. Here’s how to use it to build two different shelters.


How to make a snow cave

How to make a snow cave

An ideal shelter for areas with deep snow. Here is Explore Magazine's step by step instructional article on how to make a proper snow cave:

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How to make a quinzhee

How to make a quinzhee

How to make a quinzhee, a snow shelter: This shelter is better for areas where the snow isn't deep. Here's how to build one:

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