snow-hole

snow n I was thus introduced for the first time to what is locally described as a "Snow-hole." First, a big log-fire was kindled on a bank of snow, and we stretched out in our sleeping-bags beside it. Then, as the snow began to melt, the fire and ourselves gradually sank down until we touc...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1973
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/59143
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Summary:snow n I was thus introduced for the first time to what is locally described as a "Snow-hole." First, a big log-fire was kindled on a bank of snow, and we stretched out in our sleeping-bags beside it. Then, as the snow began to melt, the fire and ourselves gradually sank down until we touched ground. After this, it was the nearest approach to living in a chimney that I have ever experienced. Ten feet below the upper level, and nearly blinded with the smoke, one was warm enough, but I was thankful when light appeared above, and we were able to climb out to the fresh air. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit G.M. Story JAN 1973 JH JAN 1973 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Used I deathfall, drop, dwy, hole, house, hut, path, slide-path, woods, road, racket, shoe