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 Originally Posted by MadMojoMonkey
I feel compelled to point out that an "igloo" is a cartoon invention, as far as I can tell. I would LOVE to see a link to any indigenous people using an igloo as a normal part of their daily lives. I found lots of variations on the practice of making a temporary shelter out of ice/snow, but none of them are what I'd consider an igloo.
Also, having made and used a snow shelter in Boy Scouts, I can tell you that if you can't keep the wind out, you've wasted your time. If you're going to sleep in it, you'll want a (at least mostly) sealed door, and a small roof vent so you can put a camping stove or small campfire inside. This will cause the walls to slowly melt, but so slowly that it's not relevant. However, the water runoff will ruin your comfort if you don't prepare for it. 1) The door to the igloo goes downhill. 2) carve a fist-sized groove in the floor around the wall on the inside and out the door. 3) Never put anything in the groove.
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The Inuit were semi-nomadic. On winter hunting trips they built igloo out of compacted snow. Two men could build one igloo in an hour. Igloo let light in, kept warm inside and kept the wind out. In summer tents were built from walrus skins.
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Is this the link you would love to see?
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