Done this, on purpose. It works just fine in snow. Back as a kid, we made semi-permanent shelters under big spruce trees by weaving boughs through a "roof" layer of branches and cutting out all the boughs below that. Once we had a good enough roof, we could pile on debris, snow, or spare plastic sheeting, whatever. Pretty roomy, good balance of insulation & ventilation, so you could cook a quick meal or boil some water. Still, no matter what, in winter, cold finds a way in. In summer, blackflies and mosquitos find a way in.
I live upstate n y many many yrs ago you had to get certifide hunting course to get a hunting license and the instructors not only talk about hunting but survival and being prepared for the best and worst of outings and I am glad I played attention 🇺🇸✌
Of course as long as you do not fall asleep, then you never wake up frozen to death. As mountain rescuers we found people lost not found until in Spring thaw in middle of trees, as snow was so high, when they did seek shelter in snow storm,inside the tree. SO BEWARE never fall asleep unless you are truly well prepared. DEATH BY FREEZING is merciful, as heart stops. No pain,BUT LIFE is preferable and precious!
Oh my gosh people, Creek does an incredible job with this segment. He clearly says that this type of shelter is a very temporary structure, for, taking a meal, drinking water, checking maps etc... Really? Y'all are bitching about his use of the word Pine Tree? Really? Come on people.....Oh btw, read this, Einsteins..... The Pinaceae (pine family) are trees or shrubs, including many of the well-known conifers of commercial importance such as cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces. The family is included in the order Pinales, formerly known as Coniferales.
I've used this trick before. Friend wanted some winter camping experience, and brought with him the type of tent you'd more often use in the summer. I had my shelter set up before he had his tent done, and found him camped out next to me the next morning.
I agree with the comment left by SpartanMonkee. Know how deep the tree goes before approaching it as to avoid "tree wells". Great video though, thanks, willowhavenoutdor.
Great vid as is the norm with you Creek. I mean that in the best of intentions... You can teach a very valuable skill in a matter of a brief few minutes that takes the so-called "experts a full 50 minute show to say. I have watched what, hundreds of survival shows and the only one that comes close is Les Stroud.... Keep on keepin on Creek, glad to have a skilled and easy to listen to teacher working to prepare us for the "whens" not if's.......
The only problem with this shelter is nobody can see you from the air so be sure to set out a large "SOS" sign made of branches in the snow so rescuers will find you.
This video is NOT about search and rescue scenarios, the man clearly states that this is a temporary structure to get out of the wind while you rest, take a meal and read maps or whatever one needs to do for a couple hours....cripe people
Really great video. I heard you can dig a figure of 8 trench around a pine tree and at the opposite end light a fire so that the heat goes to the survivor at the foot of the tree. Could you do a video of this if possible as I would love to see how this is done. June
Well, as a former logger I've cut White Pine, Red Pine, Jack Pine, and Scotch Pine. I've also cut Spruce, Balsam, Tamarack, Hemlock and White Cedar. This must be some variety of Pine I'm not familiar with. What type of pine do you think it is?
No, a Spruce is not a Pine tree. Spruce is in the Pinaceae (the Pine Family) which includes cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces. A Spruce is a Spruce and a Pine is a Pine. As a former logger it helped to know the difference.
I am old with a chronic health condition I do not ski or travel deep into the wilderness for any reason. Plus I hate winter , These survival tips are for the young people teens to 40 years of age and in good health . Getting lost to survive is rare and made by mistakes or being foolish traveling off trails and going too far into the wilderness and without proper gear. So it is good to know these things for those who are young and healthy just do not be reckless or foolish outdoors and all will be ok. This survival stuff has become a big business to sell expensive gear and knives out of fear , while it is good to be prepared buy only what you may need in a survival situation that will not happen anyway if you stay on the trails , camp sites , and close to where you parked your car it will be of no concern.
Snow shelter's. The only safe way to use flame in a snow shelter is to make a small type of (Oil lamp) with very small wick's along the edge of the burn proof bowl you need. A sardine can is good for an oil bowl. To see what I mean go find old Inuit video's.
Before you go to showing off your superior intellect, perhaps you should know what the heck you are talking about first: The Pinaceae (pine family) are trees or shrubs, including many of the well-known conifers of commercial importance such as cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces. The family is included in the order Pinales, formerly known as Coniferales.
It's not the weather that kills you, it's exposure to the weather. Well gosh darn it! Thank you captain obvious, you just found a way to complicate something that's really simple.
If possible , get rid of the snow down to the earth level. The ground will release heat , if you have snow between you and the ground the snow does act as an insulator and you will be colder. Also , as he said , spruce or pine bows will insulate . But is possible get down to earth level.
Bare ground, especially in winter, does not release heat. Where are you getting that? It's usually advised to have a buffer between you and the ground that facilitates some kind of air space in that area. Not saying snow is it, but leaves, trees boughs, etc.
I take it this dude has never spent a night out doors. Haha 'pine trees'. Haha, great advice, crawl into a snow bank. Take your clothes off to reduce heat exhaustion.
creek stewart has forgotten more about survival than you will ever remember, he is one of the leading authorities on survival and snow is one of the best insulators there is, pine tree is a catch all, most people wouldn't know a pine tree from a spruce,
Seriously???? You chose to put your superior intellect on display by showing immediately how ignorant one can be: The Pinaceae (pine family) are trees or shrubs, including many of the well-known conifers of commercial importance such as cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces. The family is included in the order Pinales, formerly known as Coniferales.
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to uncover survival food 25 year shelf life try Franaar Spies Control Formula (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my buddy got cool results with it.
Wrong dude or dudette ....... The Pinaceae (pine family) are trees or shrubs, including many of the well-known conifers of commercial importance such as cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces. The family is included in the order Pinales, formerly known as Coniferales.
Done this, on purpose. It works just fine in snow. Back as a kid, we made semi-permanent shelters under big spruce trees by weaving boughs through a "roof" layer of branches and cutting out all the boughs below that. Once we had a good enough roof, we could pile on debris, snow, or spare plastic sheeting, whatever. Pretty roomy, good balance of insulation & ventilation, so you could cook a quick meal or boil some water. Still, no matter what, in winter, cold finds a way in. In summer, blackflies and mosquitos find a way in.
I live upstate n y many many yrs ago you had to get certifide hunting course to get a hunting license and the instructors not only talk about hunting but survival and being prepared for the best and worst of outings and I am glad I played attention 🇺🇸✌
Of course as long as you do not fall asleep, then you never wake up frozen to death. As mountain rescuers we found people lost not found until in Spring thaw in middle of trees, as snow was so high, when they did seek shelter in snow storm,inside the tree. SO BEWARE never fall asleep unless you are truly well prepared. DEATH BY FREEZING is merciful, as heart stops. No pain,BUT LIFE is preferable and precious!
Best video! Trying to teach my 11 year old! Give me a lodgepole any day of the week! I love live trees!
Oldie but a goodie well done
Oh my gosh people, Creek does an incredible job with this segment. He clearly says that this type of shelter is a very temporary structure, for, taking a meal, drinking water, checking maps etc... Really? Y'all are bitching about his use of the word Pine Tree? Really? Come on people.....Oh btw, read this, Einsteins..... The Pinaceae (pine family) are trees or shrubs, including many of the well-known conifers of commercial importance such as cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces. The family is included in the order Pinales, formerly known as Coniferales.
Good advice, I've made a similar shelter before. Pine trees are just awesome.
Great video, one of the best winter shelter videos I have seen
nice job brother i dont see many people talking about this type of shelter good to see something new
hopefully people will watch this and prepare. blessings sir 😇
You are most welcome Sir. I have had a number of those myself over the years.
Great advice. I think this concept could apply in any snowbound situation, even in big cities.
Hell yeah! Excellent advice
I've used this trick before. Friend wanted some winter camping experience, and brought with him the type of tent you'd more often use in the summer. I had my shelter set up before he had his tent done, and found him camped out next to me the next morning.
I agree with the comment left by SpartanMonkee. Know how deep the tree goes before approaching it as to avoid "tree wells". Great video though, thanks, willowhavenoutdor.
Great vid as is the norm with you Creek. I mean that in the best of intentions... You can teach a very valuable skill in a matter of a brief few minutes that takes the so-called "experts a full 50 minute show to say. I have watched what, hundreds of survival shows and the only one that comes close is Les Stroud.... Keep on keepin on Creek, glad to have a skilled and easy to listen to teacher working to prepare us for the "whens" not if's.......
Amazing video quality ! GG
Snow doesn't hold "warm air" between crystals. A material is considered an insulator when it transfers heat poorly.
The only problem with this shelter is nobody can see you from the air so be sure to set out a large "SOS" sign made of branches in the snow so rescuers will find you.
This video is NOT about search and rescue scenarios, the man clearly states that this is a temporary structure to get out of the wind while you rest, take a meal and read maps or whatever one needs to do for a couple hours....cripe people
Great tips, my friend. Thank you/
good job man!
within the 1st 2mintues of your vid, I learned something new, thanks!
great tips sir !!
Great video. I just found your channel. Liked and subbed
Awesome, thank you!
Very nice video thanks
good info. Thanks
Really great video. I heard you can dig a figure of 8 trench around a pine tree and at the opposite end light a fire so that the heat goes to the survivor at the foot of the tree. Could you do a video of this if possible as I would love to see how this is done. June
great vid, very useful !
That camera-man must be an ice-cube right now.
Great vid btw.
Thats really neat :)
thx u
What do you do if there's no snow around?
Super Camp!
Not trying to diss here however, good basic information, and nice use of snow.
GOOD
Thanks for the technical, informational knock upside the head
Well, as a former logger I've cut White Pine, Red Pine, Jack Pine, and Scotch Pine. I've also cut Spruce, Balsam, Tamarack, Hemlock and White Cedar. This must be some variety of Pine I'm not familiar with. What type of pine do you think it is?
When Bushcraft Vlogging at its infancy
No , it is just one of the evergreens. Much shorter needles . and more of them. Also you can make spruce tea, very high in vitamin C.
So basically he's building an igloo with a tree in the middle of it.
Be very careful of tree wells! They can be 14' deep and full of powder snow! Many skier's suffocate in them every year!
Good to know
excellent info.
No, a Spruce is not a Pine tree. Spruce is in the Pinaceae (the Pine Family) which includes cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces. A Spruce is a Spruce and a Pine is a Pine. As a former logger it helped to know the difference.
1) Find a long stick.
2) Take said stick and hit the tree branches.
3) Now the damage shouldn't be to bad. :)
I am old with a chronic health condition I do not ski or travel deep into the wilderness for any reason. Plus I hate winter , These survival tips are for the young people teens to 40 years of age and in good health . Getting lost to survive is rare and made by mistakes or being foolish traveling off trails and going too far into the wilderness and without proper gear. So it is good to know these things for those who are young and healthy just do not be reckless or foolish outdoors and all will be ok. This survival stuff has become a big business to sell expensive gear and knives out of fear , while it is good to be prepared buy only what you may need in a survival situation that will not happen anyway if you stay on the trails , camp sites , and close to where you parked your car it will be of no concern.
Shovel brand please
is he skiing or snowboarding or hiking or did he just come out to make the vid?
Snow shelter's. The only safe way to use flame in a snow shelter is to make a small type of (Oil lamp) with very small wick's along the edge of the burn proof bowl you need. A sardine can is good for an oil bowl. To see what I mean go find old Inuit video's.
only if you stick your antenna in
Proper sleeping bag, and I would spend the night sleeping there
certainly does sound like nutnfancy
if you cover yourself with the snow you will be so warm you will start to get hot
It' a spruce tree.
This guys better than fancy pants
Spruce.
Not pine tree,s it,s spruce bro
Before you go to showing off your superior intellect, perhaps you should know what the heck you are talking about first: The Pinaceae (pine family) are trees or shrubs, including many of the well-known conifers of commercial importance such as cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces. The family is included in the order Pinales, formerly known as Coniferales.
O god did I just get tricked into watching a nutfancy video....be gone evil lol
Another TH-cam survival video where you're told what to do, but no one demonstrates what it's actually like.
danahersoutdoors I would imagine it's absolute hell lol
Looks like conifer to me. Spruce
It's not the weather that kills you, it's exposure to the weather. Well gosh darn it! Thank you captain obvious, you just found a way to complicate something that's really simple.
spruce is a pine tree :-\
Better off just making a quinzie and stay a wile
Good information but that isn't a Pine tree - looks like a Spruce to me.
If possible , get rid of the snow down to the earth level. The ground will release heat , if you have snow between you and the ground the snow does act as an insulator and you will be colder. Also , as he said , spruce or pine bows will insulate . But is possible get down to earth level.
Bare ground, especially in winter, does not release heat. Where are you getting that? It's usually advised to have a buffer between you and the ground that facilitates some kind of air space in that area. Not saying snow is it, but leaves, trees boughs, etc.
think its a pine brotha
I take it this dude has never spent a night out doors. Haha 'pine trees'. Haha, great advice, crawl into a snow bank. Take your clothes off to reduce heat exhaustion.
Bob Singer m
creek stewart has forgotten more about survival than you will ever remember, he is one of the leading authorities on survival and snow is one of the best insulators there is, pine tree is a catch all, most people wouldn't know a pine tree from a spruce,
Seriously???? You chose to put your superior intellect on display by showing immediately how ignorant one can be: The Pinaceae (pine family) are trees or shrubs, including many of the well-known conifers of commercial importance such as cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces. The family is included in the order Pinales, formerly known as Coniferales.
Sounds like nutnfancy
That's not a pine tree
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to uncover
survival food 25 year shelf life
try Franaar Spies Control Formula (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my buddy got cool results with it.
Wrong dude or dudette ....... The Pinaceae (pine family) are trees or shrubs, including many of the well-known conifers of commercial importance such as cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces. The family is included in the order Pinales, formerly known as Coniferales.
Useful vid,thank you