Survival- How to Build a Quinzee / Snow Hut

In this video I showcase 2 types of Quinzees that I built. The first one is for the purpose of survival, the second is built to be comfortable. In a survival situation during the winter, my priority would be to build a quinzee before trying to start a fire. That s because it s hard to have enough wood to keep a fire going through a long winter s night. And a blizzard could easily snuff out the fire, which would leave you without shelter & fire. But a quinzee is a great protection from all sorts of winter weather. Plus, if built properly, your body heat alone will be enough to keep the inside of the quinzee at a survivable temperature. In the video, I demonstrate the 7 rules to follow when building a quinzee, which are: 1. Allow your snow pile to harden for at least 1 hour before digging it out. 2. Use twigs as thickness markers for the walls. 3. The walls should be about 1 foot thick. 4. The sleeping area should be about 6 inches higher than the entrance. 5. Open a vent in the ceiling. 6. At night, the entrance should be partially closed. 7. A tarp should be placed on the ground to prevent moisture from entering your sleeping bag and clothes.