Part snow cave, part igloo: How to build a digloo

Part snow cave, part igloo: How to build a digloo »Play Video

EUGENE, Ore. -- Wintertime in Oregon provides fantastic scenery with small crowds.

In the freezing temperatures, however, the ability to build a snow shelter is invaluable.

Igloos and snow caves are two common types of snow shelters that provide an excellent blockade from harsh elements but are typically cramped. A digloo is the combination of the two that creates a large, comfortable refuge.

So whether for pleasure or survival, digloos are a great skill for winter adventurers to have.

Click on the video icon above to learn how to make a digloo.