Agnar: Heard that story, it’s a cold one. The trick’s simple: use the land as shield, put your shelter against a south‑facing slope and build walls of packed earth or stone. Keep the entrance on the north side and close it with a heavy tarp or a stone slab. Add a small chimney made of a thick log, so the heat rises and creates a draft that pushes cold air out. If you have time, bury a bit of the walls in the ground, like a coffin for the wind. That’s what the old ones used – no fancy gadgets, just the earth and a good sense of place.

Agnar: Good point about the slope, you’ll want that sharp enough that the wind’s not tempted to slip in. Gravel at the base is wise, keeps the packed earth dry. Keep that chimney long, or you’ll end up with a smoky cave in the middle of the blizzard. Remember, the earth remembers the old ways—let it hold the fire. Gadgets? Those just turn into excuses for when the wind’s a bit too clever. Stay solid, stay warm.

Agnar: Sounds like a plan. Keep the fire low, keep the walls low. The wind can’t outrun a good stone wall. Stay sharp, stay dry. Good luck.