How I Build an Igloo by Myself 

Me who lives in a Tropical Country: *Searches how to build an Igloo*

Me, an Australian who has seen snow once in their life: "If I don't memorise this video I will freeze to death next winter"

Don't mind me, just preparing for the last few days of 2020

My Friend just moved into his brand new igloo. It was all fine and dandy until the housewarming party

the two finals I have tomorrow < random videos about igloos

I lived in Alaska with Inuit Eskimos. Their process is similar, with one major exception. They never dig down the floor below that of the outside level of snow, except only enough to make a lower entrance. While this method of building requires more blocks, there is a reason. This elevates the floor inside which helps to trap the warming air inside and prevents it from escaping so quickly. Also, if the wind changes directions, your method could allow a blast of cold air inside, which would more easily evacuate some of the warmed air. The Eskimo way also places the person closer to the warmer air nearer the top of the igloo. So, to enter the Eskimo igloos, one descends into the tunnel and begins crawling in below the level of the snow outside thru the tunnel, then rises up and onto the floor inside, which is back to the height of the surrounding snow outside. The Eskimos then lay caribou hides on the floor. Caribou hair is hollow and is a natural and fantastic insulation against the snow and ice. A seal oil lamp may be lit to add initial heat. They then cover themselves with multiple layers of caribou hides and other furs for comfort. If the temperature is colder, then a dog is brought inside. If it gets colder still, another dog is brought inside. If it is especially cold, a third dog is brought in. Eskimos did not have Thermometers, they would simply tell another member that it was a one, or two, or three dog night. A three dog night was a really cool one. Because of the subzero temperatures, the Eskimo use a knife made out of whale or walrus bone to cut the snow blocks. Ice does not build up on the bone as it does with metal.

This dude is living his life we always wanted

I like how watching this video makes me feel productive, even tho I'm doing absolutely nothing.

It's amazing how Canadians live in these

am I the only one imagining how amazing it would be to hotbox an igloo

Me: I totally wanna make an igloo now! Also me: gets 2 inches of snow once during winter

5:15 I don't know why, but that sawing sound is so satisfying to hear

idk how i got here but i do know that i want to build an igloo now

We did ours a different way. We made 3 huge snowballs and rolled them into the center of a field. we then shoveled all the snow from the surrounding area into the 3 snowballs to make one gigantic mound. Then we carved the inside to however big we wanted it. When we were done, we poured water ontop of it (just a bit at a time) until it made ice on the outside. The inside was extremely packed in and it was so warm and cozy during the winter. It was big enough to stand up in and could fit several people.

I'll need to know this for the apocalypse coming in the next few years. Thanks!

Why is this recommended to me? I live in Saudi Arabia it never snows here lol

7:04 that moment when hide from your mom when she tells you too take out the trash

believe it or not.... what I like the most about this video is the sound of snow when the man starts cutting through....

6:57 Ahh, a recreation of my legendary birth

Now this is what RU-vid was made for, simple and straight to the point videos. Nice

_Made 4 years ago_ RU-vid: *LETS RECOMMEND THIS TO EVERYONE*

So always carry 3 saws, ski poles and a shovel. Noted.

5:15 Thaaat's...some good snow.

Brain: if you go to sleep now you can get 5 hours. RU-vid: How to build a igloo by yourself! My brain: it's only 14ish minutes, why not!

I felt so satisfied at the sound of when he cuts the blocks

This is basically Minecraft in real life.

1am, In bed falling asleep with gentle music, all by myself isolated away from all this stress in the artic living on my own in an igloo...Then... Wait... How do you build an igloo 🤓

My brother and I actually did this during a blizzard, we didn’t make blocks but we made a giant pile of snow and hollowed it out

Well done! This can be a real life-saving skill for people who like to wander afield during winter months. Another way to build an igloo that my family liked to do is to use a medium Igloo cooler and pack it with snow. Turn it over, tap the sides firmly, and lift. Instant block of snow, standard sized! You can make a large igloo with a tunnel this way much faster than by cutting bricks. This technique works especially well with fresher Rocky Mountain powder-type snow that is almost too dry and fluffy to pack. We made igloos in the woods near our house using these types of blocks, and they lasted 2-3 months, until the next time the weather thawed enough to melt them. The kids loved camping inside of them, and they could heat them to a comfortable enough temperature with a single kerosene lamp. We lined the floor with things like reindeer hides, sheepskins, and thick wool blankets. The igloos were cozy, quiet winter camping shelters that looked lovely from the outside at night, when the light from within glowed through the snowy walls.

i start work in half an hour and here i am, and Australian, who lives in a warm climatez watching how to build an igloo

Me, who lives in a country that doesn't snow: "this'll surely be helpful"

Anyone watching from living the once in a lifetime Texas blizzard?

Didn't see this in the club penguin catalog

There is something satisfying about the crunching of snow...

Wonderful. I have never seen an Igloo making till date. Thank you for this amazing video.

I live in NC, not sure when I’ll need to put this to use or why I’m watching this but it’s entertaining.

Me: paying more attention than I do in any academic class and taking mental notes as if I’m actually gonna need to build and igloo or even have the patience,determination or opportunity required to do so

Great project. I had two helpers, while making our igloo. My daughter decided the igloo should have a couple of windows. So, they froze water in a cake pan. The ice looked like a thick piece of glass. I cut a hole and fit the ice window panes in place. After freezing another batch of water, I made double pane windows. one pane on the inside of the igloo and another pane on the outside. The sunset was beautiful shining through the ice window panes. I use a machete to cut and trim the blocks.

Fascinating! Smart man, clear instructions, appealing audio.

I could listen to this video all day, just for his voice ..... the igloo stuff is just an added bonus

I just wasted 10 minutes of my life watching a guy make an igloo. Yeah, it was worth it.

thank you so much for giving us 7 hours of your time to teach us how to build an igloo,it was very well told with details and tips,we appreciate it.

Wow, this is just incredible. I would never have the patience to build something like this. Great job man.

These tips were super helpful. I wasn't alone but the guide still helped a lot. Great instructions. We didn't have quite as think a crusted layer so it took us more smaller blocks but we got the job done! Awesome feeling when we got the last block in!

I live in tropical island right under the equator. Haven't even seen snow in real life, I watch this just incase The Day After Tommorow happens.. lol

The Inuit cut the first row, so that there is a gradual slope from the ground to the blocks. This allows them to build in a continuous spiral, which helps to prevent the blocks from caving back in, without having to leave a taller contact block. Might be a helpful tip for building it on your own.

That's one great looking igloo. Thanks for the video.

this man is a professional igloo builder

Gotta big test tomorrow. It’s currently 12:30am. Help

Really good. However, you don't need to worry about blocks falling in if you build in a continuous helix, not one ring at a time. The first row of blocks starts low and gets taller all the way round. After that every block is about the same height, as the spiral grows up. I like the spherical dome and the use of the cord to get it perfect, but its easier to build if you don't make the top completely horizontal so that you end up with a slightly conical top. I've done it that way a few times and slept overnight. But your are certainly right about one thing; it takes plenty of time......Bill Dixon

Watched your video w/ my class in Bilnet. Good job, sir!

I bow down for this man's patients and perfection ❤️❤️

Me: I'm gonna go to bed early tonight. Me at 4:31: this video.

Wth why am I watching I live in a desert

i love the *crunch* sounds, it's so satisfying

This guy is so humble cant believe i didn't find this sooner

only snow i see is in the freezer

I didn’t know that snow could get that deep

It is a real pleasure to watch your video ! Thank you very much ...

You are so organized, Uncle. Amazing iglo

I don’t use igloos anymore because when i was a kid I slept in one and it collapsed on me :)

aw i really hope this man has a good life he seems so pure and sweet

"Building an igloo" 11m people: interesting

That is pretty dang cool. We snow camp every year with the Boy Scouts on Mt. Rainer in Washington State. We have to completely dig out our shelter from a 15+ foot snow bank... on snow shovel full at a time. I like your method very much!

I don't even know why I'm watching this, I've never even seen snow

I live in California. its 12 am. whatamidoing

My Grandpa and I made an igloo fifty years ago when I was around 12. Rolled a big snowball and packed snow around it. Took a small shovel and dug out the inside. Great igloo. It lasted well into spring. Wish I had a photo of it.

Irs pretty amazing how the translucency of snow makes it possible for sunlight to get through the ceilling and provide some illumination. Snow is awesome.

I have a lot of homework, not much time and I am watching a guy building an iglo #fml

I live in Florida. Why am I watching this?

Damn, now I want to make an igloo Not I know how, but it looks hella dope to just chill in

This is a great video. In the right situation, I can see how it would even save someone's life. Nice job.

im a boyscout from upstate new york and on a winter campou my 3 friends and i built an igloo with a 12 foot diameter using your tutorial

Im in the philippines and we dont have snow here and have no money for traveling... Also me: nah just in case

4.7k people: Although there really ain't any bad about this, *I hate it.*

Great video with lot of valuable information! Thank you for sharing! Stay safe and keep having fun!

How to build the Canadian white house by yourself

I just make a huge pile of snow, pat it down, then dig into the hill and dig it out until a hollow sphere. Then I decorate and add windows and such if I want.

Steve your a hell of a man. A BOSS.

Is summer and I'm in New Mexico! Very helpful video thanks

Pretty awesome igloo, we just dug holes in a big pile we made.

In Canada there is like 20 inches of snow outside right now. I know what I'm going to do this weekend.

Absoulutely Amazing, thanks for sharing

This looks so cozy and really fun to do!

Instructions were unclear Got myself under the ocean

it's the middle of summer, why am I watching this??

Excellent job! 👍

this looks so much fun!

I have an exam to study for, why am I watching this

Back in 2014 when snow still existed.

The dislikes are from the people that live in Arizona

I love how you have explained everything, and showed us up close! Great job and awesome content! If you started a small fire at the end, to have the snow melt a little, and then refreeze...the igloo would become like 3 times or more stronger. It would last all winter long! It took 7 hours! I would have had to make it a two day project!

impressive , when i tried building it before i never actually shaped my blocks that’s probably why they always collapsed 😂

one day, when the ice age comes, i'll remember this video

Don’t mind me, just living in Texas watching a video about snow🙂

Igloo making looks fun! I wish I could experience snow even just one day someday.

Even though I live in Sydney and it never snows here this was definitely well worth watching and you explained it very thoroughly. I'd love to learn more about building igloos but I really need to start my assignment that's due tomorrow

Me: Should be doing homework Mom: What are you doing? Me: Watching Igloo documentary for class? Mom: What class? Me: MiNeCrAfT

thanks for sharing this interesting construction method

This is very helpful! So cool. I don't think it snowed enough in my area, but I will try. I think my dog will love this.