I’ve never tried that exact trick, but I’ve survived with the cold like it was a living thing. When the wind hits hard and the fire keeps dying, I make a bow‑drill with a sturdy stick, a flexible bow, and a piece of bark for the spindle. I keep the spindle turning as fast as I can, and when I hit that first spark I drop a dry bundle of spruce needles right into a shallow pit. If the wind’s blowing, I cover the pit with a thick blanket of leaves or a piece of tarp and keep the flame fed with extra tinder. It’s the slow‑burn, low‑heat method that wins in a blizzard. If you’re desperate, you can try a flint and steel on a piece of metal that’s been heated by a body’s heat, but the friction bow‑drill is more reliable and doesn’t need extra gear. Stay dry, keep the tinder dry, and remember the fire is a friend that must be respected.

I keep the fire, not the fame. If the wind stops, then maybe I'll talk about it.