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Surviving an emergency in cold climates is one of the most difficult a person can face. Without the proper knowledge and a little bit of common sense most people would not survive. One thing a cold environment can provide for, is an easy to use substance from which you can build a shelter. SNOW!

Shelter is one of the basic elements needed for survival. Learn how to build a very simple wilderness shelter frame, in a very short time.

Emergency shelters can be made out of just about anything you have available at the time of need. Of course, it is better to prepare for this type of situation, but if you can’t you must be able to improvise.

The debris hut is an example of a good outdoor survival shelter. A debris hut is just a pile of dead leaves, branches and whatever else is around. If done correctly, there is enough space under it for you to lie under the pile comfortably – and still breathe. It should take about 1-2 hours to build a hut, so don’t wait until it gets dark to start building.

There are many things you can do to make a shelter more comfortable. The type of shelter and its shape must be suited to the environment in which it is built. The tipi type shelters tend to keep the smoke level up high.