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this looks like a really valuable shelter when venturing out in the deep snow, the temperature differentials are pretty impressive

I also like the fact that he demonstrates even w/o a shovel you can make do w/ a snowshoe (a shovel would make it easier, one of the reasons I pack one w/ :))

reiterates that a candle can be a pretty handy piece of kit in the winter (I've proven this myself in debris shelters!)

http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/snow-trench-shelter/
 
the shelter got me thinking that in addition to being able to dig out w/ snowshoes- they could also possibly be incorporated into the frame work above, x-country skis as well
 
What we get snow all the time in the area of NC I live in and im close to the coast, and in Winston Salem last year they got like an enormous amount of snow
 
Thanks for the link. I have not run across that site before, looks like there is a lot of info there.

Bruceter
 
Bruceter said:
Thanks for the link. I have not run across that site before, looks like there is a lot of info there.

Bruceter
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definitely- check out the debris de-construction page- it's what I've modeled my debris shelters after

PDE said:
has me sweating all ready.
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I hear ya- he makes a great point about using layers and stripping them (even to the point of being slightly chilled) to insure you don't sweat out your clothing

I posted up a link awhile back about strategies for traveling in the winter, was slanted towards mountaineering endeavors, but clearly advice anyone traveling in the backcountry during winter could use. The biggest nugget out of that article I came away w/ was minimizing sweat- basically Stay Dry, Stay Alive
 
Used to use snoe trenches all the time.

Please use a snow shovel
You do not want to break your snowshoes digging

It is very easy to dig and with a small slit at the top and angled walls you are well insulated
Much less effort than a snow cave
Poncho with branches and then snow helps more to insulate, but will get blown by the wind
A hanging candle helps to heat, but nowhere like a candle in a snow cave
 
^ agreed- a snow shovel should be w/ you on winter outings, but is good to know in a pinch that a snowshoe could fill in if need be
 
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