Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - snow http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 18:17:41 PDT BLOX v1.01 How To Hot Wax Your Skis http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Hot-Wax-Your-Skis/
How To Hot Wax Your Skis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/PKII/HET0QXDM/FS7PKIIHET0QXDM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/PKII/HET0QXDM/FS7PKIIHET0QXDM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/PKII/HET0QXDM/FS7PKIIHET0QXDM.SMALL.jpg awesomeskier This instructable is my first one. It will tell you how to wax skis. This will also work for a snowboard. Make sure you have a fire extinguisher on hand just in case. I will post pictures of me actually doing it as soon as I can. Gather Your Materials You need: • Hot wax for the temperature ...
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:22:41 PDT
Toe Plow http://www.instructables.com/id/Toe-Plow/
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:46:03 PDT
Snow Puppy http://www.instructables.com/id/Snow-Puppy/
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Sat, 9 Mar 2013 11:10:50 PST
Light Up Your Ski Poles http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Your-Ski-Poles/
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Sat, 2 Mar 2013 18:17:14 PST
long ski sled http://www.instructables.com/id/long-ski-sled/
long ski sled - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/Z3NV/HDP32E9L/FP6Z3NVHDP32E9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/Z3NV/HDP32E9L/FP6Z3NVHDP32E9L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/Z3NV/HDP32E9L/FP6Z3NVHDP32E9L.SMALL.jpg haaglm In this instructable you will learn how to construct a very fast sled. I would like to point out that there is no stearing mechanism, and it is very hard to stear. I am not liable for anything that you choose to do or not to do. I decided to make this one day because none of the sleds i could find a...
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Sat, 2 Mar 2013 11:00:34 PST
Nordic skates made of inlines http://www.instructables.com/id/Nordic-skates-made-of-inlines/
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 14:46:38 PST
5 minute construction ice boots http://www.instructables.com/id/5-minute-construction-ice-boots/
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Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:28:52 PST
15-Minute Snow Hand Cannon http://www.instructables.com/id/15-Minute-Snow-Hand-Cannon/
15-Minute Snow Hand Cannon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/R6KY/HD4VLYBK/FQPR6KYHD4VLYBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/R6KY/HD4VLYBK/FQPR6KYHD4VLYBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/R6KY/HD4VLYBK/FQPR6KYHD4VLYBK.SMALL.jpg Abnormal Force It was a normal Winter day in Buffalo. The sky was cloudy, the air was chilly, and the precipitation was rapidly changing from chunks of slush to fluffy lake-effect snow. Snow is fun. You can walk on it and make things with it and hurl it at your friends; that is of course, if you have willing fien...
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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:25:37 PST
Office Chair Luxury Sports Sled AKA "The Relaxitrator" http://www.instructables.com/id/Office-Chair-Luxury-Sports-Sled-AKA-The-Relaxitra/
Office Chair Luxury Sports Sled AKA "The Relaxitrator" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/PGDU/HCV9BUCZ/FTGPGDUHCV9BUCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/PGDU/HCV9BUCZ/FTGPGDUHCV9BUCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/PGDU/HCV9BUCZ/FTGPGDUHCV9BUCZ.SMALL.jpg Aurimasmb This is a quick DIY sled Logan Williams and I built to celebrate the huge blizzard this past weekend in Boston. It's a luxury sleigh capable of extreme speeds and maneuverability - the Bentley Continental of DIY Sleds. Video demonstrating our first experience of The Relaxitrator's inexplicable ...
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Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:43:00 PST
Make your own go pro pole cam with sugru! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-go-pro-pole-cam-with-sugru/
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Mon, 4 Feb 2013 06:20:08 PST
ski boot dryer from scavenged computer parts http://www.instructables.com/id/ski-boot-dryer-from-scavenged-computer-parts/
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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:43:52 PST
Toboggan from old Skis http://www.instructables.com/id/Toboggan-from-old-Skis/
Toboggan from old Skis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/6DFN/HBNXWYSQ/FP36DFNHBNXWYSQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/6DFN/HBNXWYSQ/FP36DFNHBNXWYSQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/6DFN/HBNXWYSQ/FP36DFNHBNXWYSQ.SMALL.jpg gerrit_hoekstra A pair of old skis are still useful if they still have a flat running surface, a sharpish edge and are rigid enough to form the base for a multi-person toboggan. Here's how one builds such a toboggan. The objective of this toboggan design is to: Be as light as possible Be as strong as possible Be a...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 07:17:25 PST
Ice hiking with homemade shoe ice chains http://www.instructables.com/id/Ice-hiking-with-homemade-shoe-ice-chains/
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Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:30:10 PST
Making a Snowman With One Person http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Snowman-With-One-Person/
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Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:07:47 PST
Snowsports Headphone Hat http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Headphones-To-A-Toque-Great-For-Skiing-Snowb/
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Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:25:13 PST
Portable Snowboard Tuning Stand/Vise http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Snowboard-Tuning-StandVise/
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Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:59:28 PST
Four- Wheeling http://www.instructables.com/id/Four-Wheeling/
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Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:24:37 PDT
LED Snowboard http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Snowboard/
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Sun, 5 Aug 2012 16:17:01 PDT
Snowboarding for Beginners http://www.instructables.com/id/Snowboarding-for-Beginners/
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Sat, 7 Jul 2012 10:26:24 PDT
Safety Net For Snow Sledding http://www.instructables.com/id/Safety-Net-For-Snow-Sledding/
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Thu, 5 Apr 2012 10:01:14 PDT
Transforming your Riding Lawn Mower into the Ultimate Snow Mover. http://www.instructables.com/id/Transforming-your-Riding-Lawn-Mower-into-the-Ultim/
Transforming your Riding Lawn Mower into the Ultimate Snow Mover. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/NDBJ/GZI8K8OY/FZVNDBJGZI8K8OY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/NDBJ/GZI8K8OY/FZVNDBJGZI8K8OY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/NDBJ/GZI8K8OY/FZVNDBJGZI8K8OY.SMALL.jpg kdgraham In 4 easy steps and 45 minutes, this instructable will show a non expert the ways to transform his/her riding lawn mower into the best snow removing machine.  This will save money as one can clear his/her own driveway and not have to pay anyone to do it for them!  TIP:  This will display a John Dee...
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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:28:55 PDT
Headphones in a Helmet http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-put-Headphones-in-a-Helmet/
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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:54:08 PDT
Fastest Sled On a Hill http://www.instructables.com/id/Fastest-Sled-On-a-Hill/
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Wed, 7 Mar 2012 00:04:10 PST
The Snowthrower http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Snowthrower/
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Tue, 6 Mar 2012 20:19:58 PST
How to build an Igloo http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-Igloo-1/
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Tue, 6 Mar 2012 19:49:35 PST
There's "Snow" Ice Cream like homedade Baileys Snow Ice Cream! http://www.instructables.com/id/Theres-Snow-Ice-Cream-like-homedade-Baileys-Sno/
There's "Snow" Ice Cream like homedade Baileys Snow Ice Cream! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/ASWU/GZHJPEG4/F1FASWUGZHJPEG4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/ASWU/GZHJPEG4/F1FASWUGZHJPEG4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/ASWU/GZHJPEG4/F1FASWUGZHJPEG4.SMALL.jpg artzcool  I am the last person to ever get excited to see snow… But I have been waiting all winter to try this out! So I have to say that when I saw it start to snow, I got a little excited! I found a couple snow ice cream recipes on-line one night when I was aimlessly surfing for something, probably totally...
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Tue, 6 Mar 2012 18:54:32 PST
How to make the Massive 3 floor Snow fort. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-the-Massive-3-floor-Snow-fort/
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Tue, 6 Mar 2012 03:56:50 PST
Easy ice sculpture - for kids of all ages http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-ice-sculpture-for-kids-of-all-ages/
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Mon, 5 Mar 2012 20:53:22 PST
The Snow-Bow http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Snow-Bow/
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Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:11:15 PST
Snow Sculpture http://www.instructables.com/id/Snow-Sculpture/
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Sun, 4 Mar 2012 14:29:25 PST
Build a 6'8" Lighted Statue of Liberty Made of Snow http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-68-Lighted-Statue-of-Liberty-Made-of-Sn/
Build a 6'8" Lighted Statue of Liberty Made of Snow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/91RU/GZCITUPA/FUE91RUGZCITUPA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/91RU/GZCITUPA/FUE91RUGZCITUPA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/91RU/GZCITUPA/FUE91RUGZCITUPA.SMALL.jpg mcmuffin95 Ever wanted to make a snow sculpture, but thought it would be too hard? Well with this instructable; I will show you how to turn some snow, a strand of Christmas lights, and about three hours of work into a great looking Statue of Liberty. As I said, this took me about three hours to make alone. It...
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Sat, 3 Mar 2012 17:09:04 PST
Using snow for traction on ice http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-snow-for-traction-on-ice/
Using snow for traction on ice - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/7AQZ/GZ6I5FSP/FK67AQZGZ6I5FSP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/7AQZ/GZ6I5FSP/FK67AQZGZ6I5FSP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/7AQZ/GZ6I5FSP/FK67AQZGZ6I5FSP.SMALL.jpg herwood_forest_alaska First the Glacier melting on top of my roof tore off the gutters ,then the Ice melt Sold Out. The traction sand just melted into the ice and was useless. If necessity is the Mother of invention.....then desperation is the Father. I found a way to use snow as it melted off  My Roof Glacier to keep my...
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Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:01:49 PST
Fun Shaped Snow Ice Packs http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-Shaped-Snowmade-Ice-Packs/
Fun Shaped Snow Ice Packs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/UPS9/GZ0MMHAY/FJ3UPS9GZ0MMHAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/UPS9/GZ0MMHAY/FJ3UPS9GZ0MMHAY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/UPS9/GZ0MMHAY/FJ3UPS9GZ0MMHAY.SMALL.jpg pablo6674 For bumps and bruises that are not major. Materials: Snow (the kind thats sort of hard and good for packing, or the snow that's there during springtime that's like ice. Cookie Cutters Plastic Bag (maybe 2 ) Freezer Paper Plate Small Scoop (or your hands) Shovel (for moving snow because your sm...
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Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:05:50 PST
How to Create a Colorful Snow Dragon http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-a-Colorful-Snow-Dragon/
How to Create a Colorful Snow Dragon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/1XK0/GZ5NTQ4B/FPQ1XK0GZ5NTQ4B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/1XK0/GZ5NTQ4B/FPQ1XK0GZ5NTQ4B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/1XK0/GZ5NTQ4B/FPQ1XK0GZ5NTQ4B.SMALL.jpg thomp5km I am so excited about this snow sculpture, mainly because I waited literally a MONTH for it to snow so I could make something fun! I was living in FL for the past 6 months, so being back in the cold was not cool with me, so I at least wanted some of the white stuff. Once I got it, I went to town and...
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Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:29:31 PST
How To Make A Snowball http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Snowball/
How To Make A Snowball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/3OJD/GYVDJKUJ/FGJ3OJDGYVDJKUJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/3OJD/GYVDJKUJ/FGJ3OJDGYVDJKUJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/3OJD/GYVDJKUJ/FGJ3OJDGYVDJKUJ.SMALL.jpg pablo6674 This is for the people who don't know how to make a snowball. Scoop up some snow a handful or two is enough Make it round cup your hands, and start to pack the snow into a ball squeeze start to squeeze pretty hard, but not too hard. Your Done!!! now all you have to do is..........CHUCK I...
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Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:02:01 PST
Titanium Snow Saw http://www.instructables.com/id/Titanium-Snow-Saw/
Titanium Snow Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/6SD4/GZ38JCIT/FY06SD4GZ38JCIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/6SD4/GZ38JCIT/FY06SD4GZ38JCIT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/6SD4/GZ38JCIT/FY06SD4GZ38JCIT.SMALL.jpg nierk Here is a complete set of instructions on manufacturing a snow saw out of titanium. Before we start building anything, we need to start out with a list of tools and supplies used to complete this project. A water-jet or other CNC is required for cutting titanium. For this, I used a local waterjet se...
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Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:08:43 PST
How To Get Baby To Eat A Snowball For The First Time http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Get-Baby-To-Eat-A-Snowball-For-The-First-Ti/
How To Get Baby To Eat A Snowball For The First Time - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/41G0/GZ0BVJMG/FAE41G0GZ0BVJMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/41G0/GZ0BVJMG/FAE41G0GZ0BVJMG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/41G0/GZ0BVJMG/FAE41G0GZ0BVJMG.SMALL.jpg mjbell2 Getting a baby to eat a snowball for the first time is a little difficult, especially since this is the first snow and since their only food so far has been milk or formula. First you must get the baby accustomed to the snow. Let them look around and check it out! You want their first snow experie...
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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:41:24 PST
gentleman's ski poles http://www.instructables.com/id/gentlemans-ski-poles/
gentleman's ski poles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/AQMZ/GYVDI2AM/FCXAQMZGYVDI2AM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/AQMZ/GYVDI2AM/FCXAQMZGYVDI2AM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/AQMZ/GYVDI2AM/FCXAQMZGYVDI2AM.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Skiing can be a thirsty sport. Your extra large ski jacket may have many pockets to carry some quintessential quenching quaff, but it's already full with goggles, sunglasses, handwarmers, cell phone, MP3 player, headphones, and that amusingly-shaped stick you found when you went off-trail, so there’...
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:17:16 PST
Snow Monkey! http://www.instructables.com/id/Snow-Monkey/
Snow Monkey! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/BMKE/GYUQTFMT/F6ZBMKEGYUQTFMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/BMKE/GYUQTFMT/F6ZBMKEGYUQTFMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/BMKE/GYUQTFMT/F6ZBMKEGYUQTFMT.SMALL.jpg Xeriel It is a well known fact that snowmen don't typically have feet. This however led their ancestors, the snowmonkeys, to become excellent tree climbers in their natural forest habitat. Sadly, since magical silk hats are in very short supply these days, it's not often that you get to see these majestic ...
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:02:07 PST
Easy DIY Skoot 'n' Ski! http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Skoot-n-Ski/
Easy DIY Skoot 'n' Ski! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/7YCQ/GYQFMSX5/FLE7YCQGYQFMSX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/7YCQ/GYQFMSX5/FLE7YCQGYQFMSX5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/7YCQ/GYQFMSX5/FLE7YCQGYQFMSX5.SMALL.jpg Emsaid I've always wanted a scooter with skis attached so I made one a couple of years ago but it broke soon after because of the poor design. So after another failed design I finally made one that works well and has not broken yet, I call it the Skoot 'n' Ski! This mod  allows you to scooter in the snow w...
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Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:23:30 PST
the SuperSnowman, the Snow Dog and the Turtle got ready to jump http://www.instructables.com/id/the-SuperSnowman-the-Snow-Dog-and-the-Turtle-got-/
the SuperSnowman, the Snow Dog and the Turtle got ready to jump - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/U2XT/GYP1R227/F2JU2XTGYP1R227.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/U2XT/GYP1R227/F2JU2XTGYP1R227.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/U2XT/GYP1R227/F2JU2XTGYP1R227.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma     Winter is the time when my creativity pushes me to sculpture things out of snow. So, here are some of my snow works. I hope you will like them. the SuperSnowman     My neighbour: an eight-year-old urchin once complained me of that he had't been given his long-awaited Christmas present - the t...
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Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:42:23 PST
Creating a Miniature Snowman Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Miniature-Snowman-Kit/
Creating a Miniature Snowman Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/46AN/GZ8T2YTE/FV746ANGZ8T2YTE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/46AN/GZ8T2YTE/FV746ANGZ8T2YTE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/46AN/GZ8T2YTE/FV746ANGZ8T2YTE.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall When it snows, I love to go outside and create snowmen.  It drove me crazy though, when my kids used my good gloves, hat etc. to decorate their snowmen.  Somehow my good stuff became more mundane the longer it was used by the snowmen.  One day someone told me about snowmen kits. It was a package tha...
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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:21:45 PST
How to Make Fake Snow! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Fake-Snow-1/
How to Make Fake Snow! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FG7/QE6S/GYKVXGRY/FG7QE6SGYKVXGRY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG7/QE6S/GYKVXGRY/FG7QE6SGYKVXGRY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG7/QE6S/GYKVXGRY/FG7QE6SGYKVXGRY.SMALL.jpg rocketman7 This is my guide on how to make fake snow out of everyday materials! If you live in Texas or other hot country where there isn't any snow, you can make your own winter wonderland! Ingredients: - sodium polyacrylate      -can be found in disposable diapers      -can be found in garden materials ...
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Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:08:56 PST
Crystallized Snowflakes (5 inches long) http://www.instructables.com/id/Crystallized-Snowflakes-5-inches-long/
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Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:40:32 PST
A Successful Snow Camping Trip http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Successful-Snow-Camping-Trip/
A Successful Snow Camping Trip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/FLOE/GYGGJ57W/FZ9FLOEGYGGJ57W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/FLOE/GYGGJ57W/FZ9FLOEGYGGJ57W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/FLOE/GYGGJ57W/FZ9FLOEGYGGJ57W.SMALL.jpg rocketman7 This is my guide on how to prepare for a successful snow camping trip! This is based on prior experience and knowledge. I have done this and I know how it works! Some Needed Things: - Money (lots) - Patience (lots) - Knowledge (lots) - Snow (lots) - Coldness (lots) The picture is of my first time ...
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Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:03:25 PST
SnowMade Icecream! http://www.instructables.com/id/SnowMade-Icecream/
SnowMade Icecream! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/1A63/GYKBHXXZ/FX61A63GYKBHXXZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/1A63/GYKBHXXZ/FX61A63GYKBHXXZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/1A63/GYKBHXXZ/FX61A63GYKBHXXZ.SMALL.jpg meeko This Instructable will teach you how to make your own ice cream from common ingredients and items. You can make many flavors and it is a fun,quick activity with family and friends. Supplies All you need is... Milk or Half and Half Sugar Salt Snow Vanilla Extract(or choc. syrup, strawberry syrup,e...
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Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:21:24 PST
Kicksled attachment for downhill skis http://www.instructables.com/id/Kicksled-attachment-for-downhill-skis/
Kicksled attachment for downhill skis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/F2TG/GYLZX07A/F5NF2TGGYLZX07A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/F2TG/GYLZX07A/F5NF2TGGYLZX07A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/F2TG/GYLZX07A/F5NF2TGGYLZX07A.SMALL.jpg Toxictom This instructable shows you how to simply turn your downhill skis into a kicksled.  The kicksled attachment snaps into the ski bindings just like ski boots.  I was inspired by my Quick dog sled instructable and the butt board instructable.  I have entered this in the Snow Contest so please give me a...
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Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:39:21 PST
Winterize your shoes - DIY CRAMPONS. http://www.instructables.com/id/Winterize-your-shoes-DIY-CRAMPONS/
Winterize your shoes - DIY CRAMPONS. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/JIQN/GYGF8KJ2/FU8JIQNGYGF8KJ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/JIQN/GYGF8KJ2/FU8JIQNGYGF8KJ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/JIQN/GYGF8KJ2/FU8JIQNGYGF8KJ2.SMALL.jpg Frankyfly After a recent snow storm, it was icy and slippery all over the roads and pathways. I came up with this simple idea to make some crampons.  This is a cheep and easy to make project to be used whenever you need. Materials and tools. I used - Aluminum bars. -Rivets. -Velcro bands. Some tools are...
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Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:40:23 PST
How to make an epic, heated snowfort http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-epic-heated-snowfort/
How to make an epic, heated snowfort - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/UTXM/GY4RAKMX/F6CUTXMGY4RAKMX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/UTXM/GY4RAKMX/F6CUTXMGY4RAKMX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/UTXM/GY4RAKMX/F6CUTXMGY4RAKMX.SMALL.jpg meeko This instructable will guide and inspire you to make an awesome snow fort in very little time! Tools The only tool really needed for this project is a shovel. Mine looked like this. Its short enough to dig tunnels easily and wide enough to get efficient work done. To make an awesome fort in l...
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Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:24:34 PST
Build a better Quinzhee hut http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-better-Quinzhee-hut-w-ice-windows/
Build a better Quinzhee hut - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/KFC2/GY65QE6E/FC4KFC2GY65QE6E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/KFC2/GY65QE6E/FC4KFC2GY65QE6E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/KFC2/GY65QE6E/FC4KFC2GY65QE6E.SMALL.jpg ATTILAtheHUNgry A quinzhee hut is a type of temporary snow shelter, as distinct from more permanent ice-block igloos, that was historically used in survival situations by Native Americans, Scandinavians, and others living in cold northern latitudes. Traditionally, the builder would create a mound of snow 4 or 5 fee...
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Sat, 4 Feb 2012 15:24:33 PST