Igloo in the Spindrift

MARCH SEEMS TO have become ‘igloo month’ for me, and this year was no exception. Building a shelter from snow (ie, being an adult but playing like a child) and then sleeping in it is a hard-to-beat mountain pleasure – and it’s a pleasure that’s made even greater when shared with friends new to the experience.

An igloo in the spindrift, with March winds raging.

This year’s igloo involved three visits: the first to scout out a good spot for a beginner-friendly build; the second with two friends to...