Sleep in an Igloo

Crawl through a low entrance and the wind drops away. Inside a snow-built igloo, rounded walls catch the blue light while insulated sleeping bags replace the usual hotel duvet. The room is cold, but it can feel surprisingly sheltered compared with the air outside. A true igloo works because compacted snow contains trapped air and the domed structure distributes weight. Commercial snow villages and guided wilderness camps adapt the idea with sleeping platforms, thermal liners and nearby heated facilities. A glass-roofed cabin marketed as an igloo is a different, warmer experience. Book with an established operator that supplies winter-rated bedding and explains evacuation, ventilation and overnight temperatures. Wear dry base layers, keep tomorrow's clothes out of the sleeping bag's damp zone and avoid building or occupying a snow shelter without experienced guidance. Add this to your list for a night when the walls may literally melt with the season.