Campfire
Log cabin fire / winter fire
The log cabin fire is the perfect winter fire — it burns slowly and for a long time. Dig down to the ground or build it on a firm mound of snow so the fire does not sink in.
The winter fire suits winter well because it burns slowly and for a long time. A campfire is especially welcome in winter, because light and warmth bring both comfort and atmosphere.
Used for: A fire in the snow.
Log cabin fire / winter fire.
The challenge in winter
The problem is that the fire sinks down into the snow. The best options are:
- Dig down to the ground and build the fire there — especially if it needs to last a few hours
- Or build a mound of snow and lay the fire on top of it, well compacted
How to build a log cabin fire
- Lay logs layer upon layer going upwards (the same principle as the upside-down fire).
- Set a small tipi fire or upside-down fire on top.
- Light the fire at the top.
- The bottom layer of wood may well be a little damp — so the fire does not burn down into the snow so easily.
A fire like this is also good to use for a campfire — you get an even flame and plenty of embers over a long time.
Learn more
Upside-down fire · Tipi fire · Long log fire (nying) · Cooking pit · Swedish torch · Cooking on an open fire · Fire types (overview)