HOW TO BUILD An Alaskan Igloo Snow Shelter
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2021
- This video shows the process I use to build my authentic Alaskan Igloos. This particular snow shelter took me about 10 hours to build at minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold temperatures are important to the strength of the blocks, so I typically don't build until the average daily temperatures are below zero.
The catenary shape of the igloo is naturally very strong. But to make it even stronger, I build a fire inside the igloo during construction to soften the blocks sightly. I then allow it to refreeze when I am finished building. The result is a very strong dome that will easily support several times my weight.
I heat the interior of the shelter to only about 40 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent it from getting damp. This may seem cold, but when the temperature outside is -20F that represents a 60 degree differential, which is quite comfortable by comparison.
I always put the fire out at night and cover the entrance, and depend on my cold-weather sleep system to keep me warm. Snow is a good insulator and I am completely protected from any wind. So maintaining a fire throughout the night is not necessary.
I build my Igloos in early November and use them as temporary winter camps until spring thaw begins, which typically occurs around the end of March in this region. I use them many times throughout the winter, stocking them with a firewood and other necessary supplies.
My camp stove is made by Kni-Co Manufacturing. It is the Trekker model. It is typically used in an insulated arctic tent, but I have found many practical uses for this lightweight stove. It does a wonderful job of heating the interior of this igloo. It is, in fact, a little too much heat. I find I have to throttle it down quite a ways to prevent overheating the interior.
No over-the-top music or narration.
Just a man building an igloo, making a fire, and enjoying some sausage muffins.
This was oddly satisfying and relaxing!
Thank you for the video 🙂
Thank you for watching Benjamin. It was a great night too. It’s one of my favorite winter camps
@@ThisIsMyAlaska Frankly, those sausage biscuits are brilliant. I might make those in the house.🍽🍽
Definitely satisfying to watch
That's what I liked about it. 🙂
"HAHA OUTDOOR SURVIVOR MAN hErE with ANOTHER video! *obnoxious dubstep earrape* LETS BUILD AN IGLOO"
In the city life, working like sheep and away from nature, We have forgot:
Peace of mind is the most essential thing in life to be eternal happy.
Agreed!
I agree, but being in a fucking cold-ass environment like this does not seem 'happy' to me. This is more a reminder of human ingenuity, and adaptation.
Dont mistake that a life on the wilderness isnt a hard life.
I’ve always dreamed of camping in winter, it’s so nice to listen to the dead silence outside and hear the slow wind outside while staying warm. The satisfaction level is unbelievable
Good evening Dave. Winter provides some of the best camping there is. Alaska is such a big place, it is very easy to get away and spend the night completely alone. It is one of my favorite things to do.
Learn something new everyday. Without watching this video I would’ve never knew igloos were literally blocks of snow cut out and placed to form the igloo I also never knew you could light a fire in a igloo. Wow
This is beautiful! The Northern lights are surely one of the most amazing things in this world! Thanks for sharing these videos and God bless you!
Thank you Renan. I agree that the Aurora is one of the purest wonders there is in the world. I have been watching them for over 50 years now and they still amaze me
So glad to have found this channel. Even more glad to see a man do the things that most of us yearn for. We all should take time off from this hectic life once in a while and it's great to see a person adding life to his days.
I’m glad that you found this channel too! Life is short, and I feel fortunate that I get to do of the things I love and enjoy. Thanks for being here! Peace to you from Alaska.
@@ThisIsMyAlaska hello from Liverpool in England! Our snow ⛄️ is not like your snow ❄️
Here I am on a sunny spring day in Kentucky mesmerized by a solitary man in nature's elements of ice and fire connected to the planet with his mind, hands and using technology to remind us all that the beautiful, meaningful experiences of life do not have to be characterized by contrived, superficial, exploitations of the basest expressions of the human race.
Beautifully said
Does anyone else watch Gale's videos and feel a complete sense of awe because of his artistry and humanity? 1. For starters, the recording and editing of each video is high quality (lighting, angles, sounds, etc.), wow. 2. The range of his art is varied, creative, and exceptional and 3. last but not least his patience and precision associated with each project is elegant, masterful, and awe inspiring. His videos often leave me completely speechless and deeply satiated.
So glad I stumbled onto his channel last week!
You are so kind Weston. Thank you for your thoughts. Peace to you from Alaska
I always wondered how an igloo is built. With your efforts, today I witnessed this work of architecture. Thank you so much.
Your patience and perseverance is amazing. I always wondered how igloos are built and here you are, all by yourself making this little wonder. It must bring contentment and joy to the soul to be in a house built just by yourself. With just the natural sounds, I could feel the snow and the warmth from the fire back here in India. Thank you and loads of love and wishes to good health coming your way!
Good evening Sathya. Thank you for this wonderful comment. You made my whole night my friend. I am so glad to be able to send a little of Alaska to India to night. It is my pleasure. Thank you again and I send my peace to you tonight.
Wish you would have shown us where you cut your snow blocks from. Nice job tho, looks comfortable
Adderall is a helluva drug
@Miles Doyle Sir, this is a Wendy's
@@ThisIsMyAlaska you sir are very talented. If things keep up in the USA, we might all need these skills! God bless😉
wow... im so happy i've found this channel
the skies are beautiful
Welcome my friend. I am glad you found your way here as well. I have a great summer planned for you. Please feel free to ask questions. I will do my best to answer them. Have a great week.
I was born & raised in Fairbanks, and loved making snow shelters.
We would cut bricks as you did here for the upper rows, and 'cast' our own base blocks using a large drink cooler with the lid removed.
Huge snow bricks!
That is so great. I love hearing these stories. After over half a century here I still look forward to each winter.
Gratitude turns what we have into enough.
I lost my mother 8 years and she left me a house,several times I tried selling the house,i couldn't wait to make enough money to be able to move out of here.
I was forced to live here because I had no choice .i hated it here I felt stuck and I was so unhappy.😢
It wasn't until I started watching your videothat I began to see the good in my situation . You made see the value in living simply and my life and I am so grateful to be here and am glad I didn't sell my home because now I proudly document it and share it with the world. Thank you 🌈🌿☀️
Good morning Yonnie. Your comments bless and humble me. Contentment is a great gift. The ability to lie down at night and be at peace with what we have, and where we are in this world is true wealth for sure. If you are able to watch my videos and take some of my joy and serenity with you, it makes this all worthwhile to me. Blessings on you.
The northern lights are breathtaking. I would love to see them for real. I am a moon watcher. I can stare into the night sky for hours pondering her mysteries and beauty so I know that I would spend hours watching the northern lights. You have so many natural beautiful wonders at your fingertips......
I am 29 years old,I m first time watching to build a igloo..amazing❄
Thank you for watching Ajay. I am glad you enjoyed the process. Greetings to you from Alaska. Peace
One like from me for this man's hard work.👍
The guy just built an igloo, wow, so neat, a man like that is attractive
I don't know why, but I find this very satisfying. I don't like cold, and yet, somehow, this looks very comfortable.
Thanks Arturo! I am glad you enjoy my video. Peace to you my friend
Me too
Im sure it’s a primal thing inside us all to sometimes just get back out into the wilderness and enjoy the peace, quite and simplicity of life (but at the same time, appreciate the complexity of building that igloo which was amazing). Loved this video 👍
Thank you my friend. I am so glad you enjoyed my video. Peace to you from Alaska
I think you summed that very well, I definitely can say that is a major reason I love hunting and spending time alone in the woods
@@swgard1 Thanks mate. Enjoy your time in the great outdoors.
My gosh this is so comforting and therapeutic lol
Such an in an amazing moment I have witnessed. I am so in awe of you right now, the feeling you must have after building that yourself and lying in there must feel incredible, I can’t wait for more from this channel 💗
Good evening Gabriella. Warmest greetings from Alaska. I am glad you are here. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future. Peace.
I love to keep warm and prefer heat over freezing cold although I'd give myself a go for one night like that because of the polar night . What a sight to behold !
That's the spirit! I think you would enjoy it too.
@@ThisIsMyAlaska Anyone would ✨❤️ love the vid
It's similar to the "kamakura" in Japan.
It's surprisingly warm and comfortable!
It's also nice to sit outside by the fire and watch the stars.
He had precut the blocks from a snowfield he had packed down with his snowmobile previously.
He's really well-practiced at this skill and he's wonderful to watch.
So that's how he did that. Ty for explaining
Best thing I’ve seen in a long time. ❤️❤️❤️
A HOT Igloo!
I was thinking no way you make an igloo.
Then you installed a heating and cooking system!
Yeah forget the tent....🤣🤣🤣🤣
The fatwood had a crazy little burn.
Yes. The igloo can be quite comfortable with the addition of a little heat. It is just one of those things that everyone should try to experience at least once.
What a great little helper you have there. It’s great to instill good work ethics at a young age compared to most kids who complain and only play video games. It’s really beautiful scenery up there. You’ve picked a great place to raise your family.
Thank you!. I am a blessed man
Just one small detail: I see a lot of outdoors people drinking coffee with their meals. Problem is, coffee inhibits iron absorption by 40%! Beef has a lot of good iron and consuming coffee with that meal disturbs your body’s ability to absorb it. The solution is simple: wait one hour after the meal before drinking coffee. I love my stove top mocha as well but it’s better to drink it between meals, either before or after. Same with black tea.
Interesting. Thank you for the information. Most of the time I don’t drink coffee with my meal- unusually only if I’m out in the cold. Thais care friend. Peace to you.
How amazing night you had. Beautiful sky and man I keep asking myself what you don’t know. You are blessed with talents. I wish I had a friend like you. Thank you to tell your story, and congratulations for sharing with us. Hi from Boston MA
Thank you for your kind words Pete. I am always glad to try an answer any questions. I appreciate you watching.
This man deserves a million subscribers
Good evening Alexa. Thanks so much for the encouragement. I very much enjoy creating these videos and talking with so many wonderful people around the world. It is a wonderful hobby and I am honored to have the opportunity to do it. Peace to you my friend.
Yess
All the best 🤗🤗
@@ThisIsMyAlaska If those were veggie burgers the video would have been perfect.
I’m so happy I found your channel. It’s such a gift. No music or talking, just my UA-cam dad showing me how to do stuff 🥰
I love this :)
The straight lines with the machete!!! This guy is on another level I always wanted to do this but SILENT?? That's legend status. I would be sounding like Winnebego Man before the 3rd block of snow.
You’ve gained another follower! I love just watching and hearing the sounds of what you’re doing. No talking is pretty awesome!
It's like ASMR for real men.
Thanks so much Renee! I am so glad you are here. I enjoy your comments. Peace.
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I hate the sound when he did the entrance
Thumbs up for ur Hard work.. I always wanted to spend a night in igloo... u are very lucky ❤ ☺ have a safe and happy life
Thank you so much Afnan!
I love this. No talking just action and some nice asmr. Thank you and God✝️ bless❤️
Thank you my dear friend. I am so glad you are here enjoying the videos. Peace to you from Alaska.
One thing on my bucket list is this.
How many get peace of mind watching this video just before going off to sleep ?
Thank you so much for acknowledging my comment...🤘
so fascinating, its my first time someone build an actual igloo
Thanks so much for watching Andri. I am so pleased you enjoyed watching. Peace
The sound of snow scraping was nothing less than asmr... It was even better.
Good morning Urmila. I love the natural sounds of the cold weather. Nothing quite like it. See you soon my friend.
This is so peaceful to watch. Helps me wind down for the night.
This is so good to hear. Peace my friend
This is on my bucket list
Это просто потрясающе! 👌👍 Я могу бесконечно смотреть на ваши умелые руки, отличная работа! Видео просто завораживает своей атмосферой и очень хочется оказаться в этом месте. Особенно когда у нас тут сейчас местами под + 45... Спасибо за видео и привет из Израиля😁🌷
Good afternoon my friend. I just loved your comments. I feel so honored that you are watching (and enjoying) my work from so far away. Peace to you from Alaska.
"Dream big and dare to fail" Norman Vaughan. That's what the cup says. Ver nice outlook on life. I will buy a cup like that.
I love Norman Vaughn and had the pleasure of meeting him before he passed away. My wife had this mug made for me for my birthday.
@@ThisIsMyAlaska That's so nice, you gave me a great idea, I will make a cup like that. It's a beautiful phrase to remember.
Was one of my favorite parts of mountaineering... get to camp, bust out the ice saw... build out house, bench seating with a table, and a bungalow into the side of the mountain...
Thanks for watching Jim. I enjoy reading our comment.
Incredible footage of beautiful Alaska, love the editing and shots!
Watching this while working, helps the day go by smoothly :)
Good evening my friend. Thank you for watching and for taking a moment to comment as well. I am traveling this week and have not had the time to work on my cabin project so I will be releasing a winter camping video from this past January. I think you may enjoy it. It should be up in about 9 hours or so. Enjoy.
Cookie died from alen axp😭
Well this is the coolest thing ever!! You are talented for sure!! And those northern lights....WOW!! I have always wanted to see them. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks Renee! I appreciate you watching my video. I will be posting every week going forward.
I love this . I'm from South Carolina ,not to much snow ever.
Spending the night in a real Igloo , is on my bucket list.
Hello Tonia! That is a great bucket list item. Sleeping in a well set up igloo is comfortable and enjoyable. It is also very quiet inside. The snow does a good job of muffling the sounds from outside, so you also get a very quiet place to sleep.
Not gonna lie, that looks like a TON of work!!! Glad I'm watching from my bed😁
Nothing wrong with that my friend. Peace to you.
Hello from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Thanks for sharing your great video’s please keep them coming.
This is how I need to live!
No bills to pay and no taxes they take
But, difficult to live.
Why
As I watched this video I realized while you were feeding your body with the biscuits and sausage, you were feeding my spirit and soul, and my heart was content. Thank you.
So good to hear this Jean. I am so pleased to be able to bring a sense of peace and wholeness to others through these videos
Why would anyone not like this video. Enjoyed the whole process as I have never seen an igloo be built. You are so creative. Thank you. I am 85 years old and enjoy all your videos.
Thank you so much my dear friend. I am so honored that you enjoy watching my videos. Your comments just made my whole day. Peace to you.
أشهد أن لاالاه إلا الله وأشهد ان محمد رسول الله
This is simply AMAZING👍🏾
It's pure bliss! I barely subscribe to channels or drop comments. After Liziqi, I found you bringing us the rare experience of the tough Alaskan life. As an Indian who has barely travelled, I couldn't help myself from commending the efforts put in. Instantly liked, subscribed n shared with the ones who take their blessed lives for granted. Thank you for showing the hardwork behind making exotic igloo. Looking forward to experiencing it once in life. Stay blessed ❤️🙏
Waaoww having great architecture skills to manage things perfectly even in extremities of weather and climate ...that something great .
Thank you for watching friend. I am so pleased you enjoyed the video. Peace
That’s so cool! You are a Rockstar!
Can't get enough of these videos, it's more like an experience than simply watching something online. Thanks for taking the time to make these, you can imagine us viewers wonder what it's like to live like this.
Wow! They really built an igloo.
I watched an old black & white type film in elementary school of an Igloo being built by Native Alaskan people, (this had to of been in the 60's or 70's). It's great to know that the method & artistry is still alive!
This is so amazing!! I loved how you cooked your food. I'm inspired to try camping because of your video! 💚
Good morning Ferlie. I am so glad you enjoyed my winter camp. It is one of my favorite things to do. It takes practice and preparation, but I am always glad I put forth the effort.
Watching you from Brazil where there is no snow ever. Amazing video! Hi!
Good morning Paula. A big Alaskan hug to you. Thanks so much for watching.
Omg, as I watch all of this, my mind is like...what is happening . Not only you belong on somebody's magazine cover, you deserve to be on the beach with your lovely wife in the Maldives. But I guess the both sceneries is just as breath taking. Totally here for it. Stay safe 🥰.
I'll tell you this Clara, my wife would be 100% on your side about spending a week on the beach in Maldives. That would be a treat. Meanwhile, I am so pleased that you enjoy the content. Peace my friend.
Awesome video. My 8yro daughter just read about igloos and so we jumped on here to watch something about them. We found this and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for Louisiana
You are welcome! Peace to you both
Hands down the best igloo build I have ever seen! Thank you for including the build time. My guess was 12 hours plus. 10 hours for that size is really great. I have made the same biscuits and sausage myself done next to a campfire on tinfoil. I always have a block of cheese though for the fats to keep warm and I shave some off onto the biscuit. Excellent video. Thank you.
Good evening my friend. Thanks for watching. It is hard to beat biscuits on the camp stove. I take a can of them with me on just about every trip. That and coffee and I am well provisioned. Peace to you from Alaska.
Addicted to your content it brings me so joy and I also learn so much from your building and knowledge....god bless you you truly love in god’s country it’s beautiful....
Good morning Michael. Thank you so much for your kind encouragement. I enjoy making and sharing these videos so much. I spend a lot of time in the woods and mountains just experiencing the beauty that is everywhere there. I am so glad you enjoy it too. Peace.
The fire inside does not melt down the ice! Amazing 🤩
I have tried to make bush-crafting videos here in the southern USA alone in the woods. Its not easy! I can only imagine the difficulties overcome in making this video in such a cold place. You have my respect on multiple levels. Thanks for the video.
Thank you my friend. I appreciate your compliment. You are right, the winter shoots are pretty tough. I put my poor camera through a lot of abuse. I am amazed it holds up as well as it does. Take care. Talk to you soon.
This is unbelievable Sir.. I’m shocked 😳 never seen someone building a igloo before and this is amazing
Well thank you so much for watching. I build several of these shelters and use them throughout the winter. They are fun, warm(ish) and provide a wonderful and authentic arctic experience for those who love this north country as I do. So glad you enjoyed it. I think you will enjoy my future content.
Your videos are very enjoyable to watch. How cool ☺️
I just have to say it, "Now he looks like a *happy camper,* literally." He is actually camping.
Hello Melissa. This is one of my favorite camp setups. A little more work than some, but it lasts all winter.
Добрый день ! Сегодня рано утром подписалась на ваш канал. У меня сейчас в жизни трудный момент , предстоит серьезная операция . Порой бывают бессоные ночи. В одну из таких ночей я увидела ваше видео. На следующую ночь еще несколько видео, а сегодня я подписалась на ваш канал. Я поняла, что такой сильный человек как вы помогает мне быть сильнее. И не только мне , я уверенна , что очень многим! Мой папа был таким же сильным! Когда я была маленькой девочкой , папа начал строить дом , это было более 50ти лет назад. Папа был очень жизнелюбивый человек , и так же много работал. Мне было интересно видеть папину работу и я помогала как могла. Конечно маленькая девочка мало умела и сил не достаточно . Папе придавало сил то , что маленькая дочь с белыми кудряшками весело говорит ему : " Папа , я тебе помогаю!"
Out door ASMR, The sounds are very relaxing. The fire crackling and the cutting of the snow. Niiiice.
This Is A Igloo For Ice.
Good Video .
Very Nice .
Beautiful .
I'm surprised this video doesn't have 50 million views like those other videos do. This dude is a bad ass and it's amazing what he is done.
Thanks so much David. I enjoyed the build! By the way, I posted a different igloo build to my TicToc account last December, it has a little over 9 million views so far. :)
As a person from Daytona Beach I can honestly say... this isn't for me. I admire your skills.
Isn't for me either, and i live in Canada.
I really enjoyed this...it's quite relaxing sounds of the wind plus the fire burning and a man working...I watch it as I go to sleep.
Thank you for watching friend. Peace to you from Alaska
Till now I've only heard about igloo but today because of this hardworking man i come to see it live. How it's built 🤩👌
I am so glad you are here.
It's amazing what a man can accomplish when he takes a break from his wife and kids!
Boomer humor
haha i hate my wife too
Why do you married to her then ???
😂
Good thing I ain’t married then !
This channel is super relaxing and apart from that you learn a lot to survive I love it, I leave you my like and who else for it
Love this comment Laiza, and thanks for your like. You pretty much summed up the focus and intent of my channel. Hugs from Alaska
👍🏻👍🏻 what an igloo, FANTASTIC ! 👍🏻👍🏻
Man this is one of the best camping video that i have ever seen.
Thank you my friend. Winter camping (in all its forms) is some of my favorite.
i remember those gas lanterns when i was younger. my brother lived in our family home in town and when he couldnt pay the electricity bill, he'd have that lantern on in the livingroom. Wed watch our breath in the kitchen as we drank our Heinekens.
Good times. Yes, I grew up with gas lanterns. They were the only lights in our home for many years as a boy. I love the hiss of lantern. It brings back soooo many great memories
I knew this was going to be a success when I saw you had sausage biscuits with coffee from your Bialetti in an igloo. Something for everybody.
Ha! I do love my camp food.
Please like to my channel
This is a work of an artist so beautiful and relaxing thank u for sharing this
Absolutely 'WOW'! And those muffins looked lovely too!
Love you from Kashmir you are a real hero
Thank you my friend.
I would look for this man if there was a world catastrophe.
बर्फ का घर? अच्छा है वो भी सारी सुविधा के साथ बनाया बहुत बढिया
Such a beautiful place with Northern lights and igloo 😍😍😍
Your last few videos have been amazing to watch! Such a wide range of skills deployed to such wonderful effect - from winter survival right up to downright cool interior design. I'm a fan! Cheers, from this Canuck in Singapore (one degree N of the equator).
Thank you so much for your kind words William. I am always amazed that people all around the planet are watching my projects and enjoying the videos. Please stay in touch. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future.
Нам было по 7-9 лет, каждую зиму мы строили несколько иглу прямо во дворе))) посреди города)) рядом был магазин и дров от тары для костра было достаточно)))
Semoga yg tidak sengaja baca komen saya d mudah kn rizkinya amin
How splendid! I have to admit, I almost fell out of my chair when you broke open the biscuits and sausage. Oh, that is simply rich!
so wonderful.One in the middle of nature, quiet and cold
Agree. I have always wondered what it would be like out on the sea alone at night. That is something I wish I could experience. Winter camping, under the northern lights, comes close I believe.
@@ThisIsMyAlaska The interesting thing is that we don't feel lonely in the middle of nature. Like you, I like a life in harmony with nature and enjoy it
Love your channel, just found you and been streaming for the last couple hours straight, very relaxing and makes me dream about living the way you do. You got great skills building with snow and wood, subscribed and love to see more! I’ve always been fascinated with simple life style and mother nature! Love cold climate and mountains! Visited Alaska, Yellowknife, Iceland so far! 🥶😇
Its great to have you here my friend. You are so welcome. I grew up here, back in the 60's at a very remote lodge. My parents were "off grid" before we even knew it was a "thing". We hauled our water, had an outhouse, used oil lamps and heated with wood. I loved it then and still do today. In my opinion, keeping our lives simple and close to nature is still a rewarding and peaceful way to live life.
When I was a kid living i Alberta me and my buddy would build one in his parents back yard every winter
How warm can you make it inside without melting it.?
Now that's a honest to god igloo!!! Last video I watched, two guys shoveled a huge pile of snow and dug the entrance and inside out which I thought was pretty cool too! When it was done they crawled in it with their sleeping bags and lantern, closed the door by plugging the hole up with snow and went asleep. No stove brrrrr
Thanks so much my friend! I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the video. Let me know if you have any questions. Peace
Love the mug! ‘Dream big and dare to fail’. Nice touch 👌 such an incredible adventure! Not many of us can say we did that 😊
Thank you so much Lily. The saying on that mug is from one of my favorite characters; Col. Norman Vaughn. He wrote the wonderful book "With Byrd To The Bottom Of The World". It chronicles Admiral Byrd's trips to search for the South Pole. I met Norman Vaughn before he died and he autographed my copy of his book. Peace.
This Is My Alaska wow that’s an incredible story, to have met him! Thank you for mentioning the book, I’d like to have a read now 😊
This is so awesome! Say Hello to Stella🐶🐾💗💗. Thank you for sharing.God Bless💖
Absolutely! I will hold her an extra 5 minutes today just because of your comment.
I'm gonna pray for this guy to become big. But awesome video.!!! Great quality
Thanks Leyton! I appreciate your comments.
The sound of the fire, and the snow being chopped is music to my ears
I am looking forward to taking part in this wonderful camp