SHELTER
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Illustrate and label 4 shelters you could make yourself.  Write why you think they would work for you.
. What are spots to avoid when looking for shelter and why should you avoid these?

Make use of the fact that warm air rises and cold air sinks. Make your shelter on 3 levels. Build a SMALL fire on the highest, sleep in the middle and allow the low area to trap cold air.


 

What are the four main steps to follow in building a snow cave?


When choosing a site for a cave one of the most important considerations is ....

How deep should the snow be?

How do you make the ventilation hole and how big should it be?



 

What should the minimum thickness of the cave walls be?
 

When at rest how much body heat do you lose to the ground?  (hint:  bottom of page)