GOLF 1-8-2 Antarctica Expedition 2006/2007
How to Build a Quinzee – A Lesson in Shoveling
Surprisingly warm, comfortable and quiet, a
| Step 1 | Come prepared with plenty of wo/manpower. Shoveling snow is no fun by yourself. | |
| Step 2 | Chose a spot to set up camp. Make a big pile of all your camping gear in that desired location (backpacks, etc). | |
| Step 3 | Put a tarp on top of your camping gear (you don’t want your long underwear to get wet and snowy, do you?). | |
| Step 4 | Cover with snow. | |
| Step 5 | Pack down the snow gently, making sure the walls are about 30 cm thick. | |
| Step 6 | Let your snow pile sinter and “set” for a one to three hours. | |
| Step 7 | Dig out an entrance (preferably not a windward facing one). | |
| Step 8 | Extract your camping gear and tarp. | |
| Step 9 | Smooth the inside of the quinzee with a shovel. | |
| Step 10 | Dig out the entrance so it is lower than the floor (cold air sinks). |
And Voila!
Elise Sbarbori
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