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HOW TO BUILD A FIRE IN THE SNOW

A common problem in Tundra biomes is the warmth in the cold blizzards, snow falls and freezing temperatures. There are different ways to keep warm in snow, one of which is building a fire to keep warm (and to cook food.) Although, this is dangerous so we are going to tell you how to build them safely!

Building the fire

The perfect fire

Steps to build the safest, most perfect fire in the snow:

Step 1- Create a flat spot with your feet, protected from the wind, and make a platform out of stones or planks of wood.

Step 2- Find a large flat stone to put in the centre, on top put your tinder.

Step 3- Lay out sticks in the style of a tepee round your fire-space.

Step 4- Have a fool proof fire starter.

Step 5- As a backup use drier lint/cotton balls, covered in petroleum jelly (put in a pill bottle.)

WARNING!

NEVER BUILD FIRES AROUND TREES!!!

-Otherwise you could start an endless fire burning down everything. Maybe even yourself and others around you if you either don’t:

1) Put it out quick enough

2) Run away quick enough (this wouldn’t be the most advised thing to do because you will probably destroy everything)

3) Do not set a fire there in the first place!

Starting the fire!

Use the back side of the knife to scrape across the Ferro rod until you see a shower of sparks. Hold the knife still as you scrape the Ferro rod, so you don't drop it. Remember that powder-coated blades will not produce a reliable shower of sparks.

Once the tinder pile ignites, you may have to gently nudge it into the teepee. You can breath on it so the wood will ignite more fuel. Then simply add more wood to keep the fire hot and to keep it going!

Putting out the fire

Heave snow onto your fire to put it out, wait for the sizzling to stop. Next put more snow on the ashes - MAKE SURE YOUR FIRE IS COMPLPETELY OUT BEFORE LEAVING!

Fires are one of the warmest but deadliest sources of light in the world. Although, they can be perfectly harmless if you are able to perform it safely. Be sure to practice this in safer conditions before trying it in colder environments. Hopefully this guide has been useful, and remember - KEEP SAFE AND WARM!