Next cover in snow. Locate the entry on the east side and finish with a doorplug. Water Water is a daily necessity. Water should be treated before consuming. Boil water over a fire or with red-hot rocks dropped into a container.
Water is found in low areas, sometimes underground.
Small, fast creeks are the safest bet in our area. A solar still collects and purifies water from the ground. To make a solar still, dig a 3' dia. Groundwater will evaporate, condense on the plastic, and drip into the container. Eating snow consumes a lot of body heat.