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106 bite-size wilderness tutorials — the kind of things you want in your head before you need them. Each skill is one screen: three to six steps, a tip, and any real warnings.

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    90 min

    Dig a snow cave

    A snow cave traps body heat and blocks wind, turning a deadly storm into a survivable night.

    1. Find deep, stable snow on a lee slope or drift — not avalanche terrain.
    2. Dig an entrance tunnel lower than the sleeping platform so cold air sinks away from you.
    3. Hollow out a domed chamber large enough to lie in; keep the roof at least 1 foot thick.
    4. Poke a vent hole through the roof with a stick to prevent CO₂ buildup.
    5. Line the floor with pads, packs, or boughs and mark the entrance from outside with a ski or branch.

    Warning: Never seal a snow cave airtight. Suffocation from exhaled CO₂ is a real risk without ventilation.

    Ray Mears — Building a Snow Cave

Educational reference only. Wilderness conditions change fast — practice in low-stakes settings, take a certified wilderness first-aid course, and confirm regional regulations (fire, fishing, foraging, snaring) before you rely on any of these skills in the field.