Select a large, hollowed stump surrounded by firm earth. Dig downward and outward beneath its roots, carving a compact chamber just large enough to curl inside. Line the floor with dry bark and insulating debris. The stump’s wooden ceiling provides natural camouflage and windbreak. Pack mud around the entrance, leaving only a small crawl space sealed with moss. Body heat radiates against the earth walls, trapping warmth while snow blankets the site invisibly. This subterranean refuge offers silent sanctuary—a hidden womb in winter’s grasp where stillness and survival intertwine beneath frozen ground.
