How To Build An Igloo

Overview

Igloo building skills can be used for fun, practicality, and survival. The concept is pretty simple: the goal of building a good igloo is to make a sturdy shelter out of snow. Knowing a few techniques will help you to understand the basic construction principles and always remember that safety is a primary concern. You don't want to be under a poorly built igloo that has collapsed! Learning a bit about the history and various types of igloos will help you to better plan and build your own igloo successfully.

Who should know how to build an igloo? Well, if you happen to be Inuit then it may not be so much an option as a necessary skill. Learning igoo building can also be useful for:

  • Bush pilots
  • Winter campers
  • Backpackers
  • Loggers
  • Forest Service personnel
  • Survivalists
  • Boy and Girl Scouts, Girl Guides
  • Ice fishermen and women
  • Outdoorsmen and women

Knowing how to build an igloo can come in handy to a great many people in numerous situations in both the recreational and emergency categories. You never know when you may need to build an igloo, which can be life saving in the event of an unexpected vehicle breakdown in a remote area where emergency shelter is essential.

Made in Canada
where igloos were invented.
Build your own igloo!