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zen_alpinist
Jan 18, 2006, 9:53 PM
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I am looking for someone(s) to come up with me this Saturday (Jan. 21st) to try out the new igloo building tool (ice box) I acquired.
I want to build one (or more, time permitting) up in the forests under Black Lake at RMNP. Depending on how many people help out can be a factor too. Could be closer to Mills Lake area as well.
Whomever helps out will know where a nice, semi-permanent shelter will be to stay at for their climbs/trips up at Black Lake. Will probably try to make the largest one possible with the tool, about 11ft diameter.
I won't be staying in it this weekend as I have other obligations come Sunday, so if the helper(s) want to sleep over this weekend, have at it. But for future usage, I figure whomever helps out just exchanges emails with everyone to find out who might be using it on any given day.
I've built one with one other person, and it took around 4 hours...but it was the first time through and a lot of experimentation. Should be better this time round.
Send me a PM asap if interested.
Cheers!
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zozo
Jan 18, 2006, 10:01 PM
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Looks like I will be hiking right by you. We'll pop in for a sec and see how they are coming.
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outdoorsie
Jan 20, 2006, 4:25 PM
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Sent you a PM.
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go_dyno
Jan 21, 2006, 2:31 AM
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What is an igloo building tool?
Is there a link to someplace on the web that can teach you basic igloo building 101 ?
Thats really a great idea!
God Bless
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zen_alpinist
Jan 21, 2006, 2:48 AM
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The igloo tool is called the 'Ice Box' and is made by Ed from Longmont, CO.
http://www.grandshelters.com/ is the website of the company.
Have had moderate success, and believe the system to be sound. Strength of the device could be improved, but may sacrifice some of the lightweight factor (only about 4.5lbs).
It functions by using a box which you fill and pack with snow, which in turn is attached to an adjustable, length pole staked in the center of your work area. You pack in the snow, and move and fill in again. It builds an igloo in an upward, inwardly curving spiral; all the snow on top is supported through all the snow on the bottom.
And I can attest to the claims on the site that you can indeed build one with sugary, granual, depth hoar (only got 4 tiers done due to time, but it was strong).
Zozo and Outdoorsie: might be looking for a site around upper Mills lake instead, shorter distance to hike in. Still not sure if I'll be skiing at Copper instead. :)
If we're in the area, I'll be wearing blue snow bibs and tote around a red, wild things pack. My GF generally wears black snow bibs and probably a black down jacket.
Oh, and as for teaching igloo 101 techniques, I am sure a good google search will help lead you in the right direction for learning traditional building techniques.
Cheers!
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igloo_ed
Mar 2, 2006, 2:42 AM
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Heh, I'd forgotten about this thread and happened to spot a suspicious pile of snow. The rest of the group went right on by.
http://24.9.85.115:100/Photos/Picasa/2006-02-26_Snowshoe_Black_Lake/target35.html Least ways, I think it's yours.
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