I'd like to get some feedback on what is a good winter survival shelter.

My local SAR team did shelter training last weekend, about 8 of us, in two man teams, built 6 shelters. That was a great experience. But a shelter for SAR needs may be different from a stranded day hiker.

SO, if the scenario was: Out with friends for a day os snowing. Carrying good gear and wearing good winter clothing, Not lost, 1 foot of powder on a 6 foot base, starting to snow hard, probably won't make it to the trail head today? What kind of shelter would you build to stay overnight?

Thank you,

Blake
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