How to Make a Tent out of Skis

If you are planning an overnight ski excursion with a party of four or more, you can avoid the added weight and inconvenience of carrying a tent. Instead, you can create a shelter out of any old tarp, ski poles and skis. Here’s how.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 Sets of Ski Poles
• 5 Skis
• Tarp

1. Make ski poles into bipods by crossing them at the top and anchoring them in the snow. Use the wrist straps to wrap the poles to each other.

2. Make four bipods in the shape of a square.

3. Lay one ski across each of the two opposite bipods.

4. Lay one ski across the frame formed by the first two skis.

5. Place one ski firmly in the ground right in the center of the square and sticking up above the level of the frame.

6. Drape a large tarp over the frame.

7. Pack snow around the edges of the frame to anchor the tarp and keep out the snow and wind.

Tips & Warnings

• Use blankets, jackets or other bedding inside the tent.

Resources

• Tips for Overnight Ski Trips