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snow cave

British  

noun

  1. mountaineering another name for snow hole

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So he dug and dug into the rising snow with the goal of hollowing out a snow cave, a place to weather the terrible storm.

From Literature

It was snug and warm in the cozy snow cave while the wind howled and raged.

From Literature

Late Thursday, the park’s high-altitude helicopter pilot was able to drop a bag with survival gear near the snow cave and saw a climber waving at him, but strong winds prevented a rescue at that time, the park said.

From Seattle Times

They dug a snow cave and tended to the hurt climber, according to a statement from the park.

From Seattle Times

They confirmed one of the climbers had died and dug a snow cave and tended to the hurt climber, according to a statement from the park.

From Seattle Times