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Starting the First Layer of an Igloo and Building the Ramp

GETTING STARTED ON THE FIRST LAYER Push the stake of the assembled ICEBOX® into the center of the site where you plan to build your igloo, while leaving the flange
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Assembling the ICEBOX Igloo Tool

ASSEMBLE THE PLASTIC FORM Place the Outer Panel (largest panel) of the slip form on a flat surface with the ribbed side facing down and the snap posts to your
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Igloo Site Selection

The easiest place to build your igloo is a flat open area with a snow depth around 2½ to 3ft. That snow depth will help prevent damage to underlying vegetation
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Venting Your Igloo

If you are going to run a stove or lantern in the igloo, you will want to have a vent so you get an exchange of air to lessen the
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General Solo Igloo Building Techniques

When starting to build a solo igloo with the ICEBOX Igloo Tool, set the form in position and get it to set at the proper square to floor angle. Then
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Snow Camping

Don’t Let your Fear of the Cold Keep You From the Snow Although the fear of the cold is enough to make most people stay inside their houses warm and
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