How to make a Quinzee Snow Fort
If a snow fort is built for shelter or wilderness survival construct a tunnel at the entrance to block the wind. Add air holes at the level of outside snow in addition to your top air hole for cross ventilation airflow. You need to allow carbon dioxide to escape the structure. Always scoop out the quinzee on your knees for safety if it collapses during construction. Snowshoes can help shovel and your pack can be used in place of the bags mentioned above (be sure to take out needed supplies during the sintering process such as dry clothing, food, water, and stove). Break up snow that is used in the walls to prevent uneven layers. If you have soft spots mixed with snow crusts such as found in a snowdrift the structure won’t be as strong and could collapse during a blizzard. Sintering in a survival situation can be as short as 3 hours. Keep the sidewalls around 10 inches for best results. The dome shape will provide structural strength as it sinters and hardens. If the structure collapses the inserted sticks will help break up snow chunks. Tips:
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