| Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from rachybop and more videos in the General Outdoor Skills category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com The Inuit used igloos as temporary shelters during hunting trips. These snow houses can be constructed even at latitudes far from the Arctic regions. To complete this How-To you will need: Snow A snow quarry site Snow blocks A snow shovel A snow saw A pole (optional) Warning: When inside the igloo, make sure you have adequate ventilation. Always keep the entrance open. Step 1: Select a quarry site Select a suitable site for quarrying snow blocks. The snow should be firm enough to cut into blocks, but soft enough to allow the blocks to fuse when pressed together. If the snow is too soft, tramp on it for 15 to 30 minutes, then wait another half hour to let it collect. Tip: Probe the snow with a pole to make sure the snow in the quarry site formed in one snowfall. Multilayered snow tends to fracture and is unsuitable for building igloos. Step 2: Dig a trench Use a snow shovel to dig a trench beside the quarrying site. The trench will provide access to the underside of the snow blocks, allowing you to free them as you cut them to size. Step 3: Start a circular spiral Use the snow saw to cut enough blocks to make a circle on the ... |
