Got Igloo? Meet Icebox.

[k6uk]

I was doing some research on ice caves due to the tragedy on Mt Hood, and came across the Ice Box (www.grandshelters.com) an Igloo making tool.
http://www.grandshelters.com/images/igloo-construction.JPG
http://www.grandshelters.com/images/backcountry-skiing-snow-shelter-sm.jpg

It still looks like an awfully cold way to camp... but at least you're sheltered from the wind.

It might be worth an experiment anyway.

-Mike

[oldcj5guy]

did the USMC winter survival course a few years ago, and we did snow caves for 10 days. It isn't bad at all if you do it right to keep from getting dripped on. I keep meaning to buy one of those, and wish i had as i have waist deep snow outside to play with at the moment.

[adventureduo]

I think i'd die just making one of those igloo's! That looks like exhausting work.

[k6uk]

From what I read it's not too bad with two people... but it is time consuming - like 4 or 5 hours. I think I'd be ready for the hot chocolate and the ski lodge before I finished building one.

[edgear]

Maybe Scott & Chris could do a product review on that during their Arctic Circle trip....
:D