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[[File:The Snort.jpg|thumb|The main entrance of the Snort, which faced the path between the Deece and Noyes House.]] | |||
[[File:3D Scan of the Snort.png|thumb|A 3D scan taken of the Snort Feb 6, 2026]]The '''Snow Fort''' ('''Snort''') was a large quinzhee (snow cave) built by [[User:FaffingFia|Fia Marrison]], Cormac, Etta, Quin, and other friends on the [[Noyes Circle]] (Nircle) in the winter of 2025-2026. In its later stages it contained four chambers and an outdoor courtyard, with various connecting tunnels. | [[File:3D Scan of the Snort.png|thumb|A 3D scan taken of the Snort Feb 6, 2026]]The '''Snow Fort''' ('''Snort''') was a large quinzhee (snow cave) lovingly built by [[User:FaffingFia|Fia Marrison]], Cormac, Etta, Quin, and other friends on the [[Noyes Circle]] (Nircle) in the winter of 2025-2026. In its later stages it contained four chambers and an outdoor courtyard, with various connecting tunnels.<ref>[https://miscellanynews.org/2026/02/05/features/building-a-snow-fort-with-a-pan-a-cup-and-a-dream/ Allisonlowe. “Building a Snow Fort with a Pan, a Cup and a Dream.” ''The Miscellany News'', 4 Feb. 2026, miscellanynews.org/2026/02/05/features/building-a-snow-fort-with-a-pan-a-cup-and-a-dream/.]</ref> | ||
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== Building == | == Building == | ||
=== Tools === | === Tools === | ||
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=== Time === | === Time === | ||
The group spent about 32 elapsed hours on the Snort in December, 41 hours in January, 24 hours in February and 2 hours in March working on the Snort.<ref>Fia's Spreadsheet Schedule</ref> | |||
=== Technique === | === Technique === | ||
We shoveled naturally fallen snow from the Nircle into a pile. We allowed it to sinter, and then hollowed the pile out, putting the spoil on top to increase the height of the cave. To maintain structural stability and safety, upon reaching certain chamber sizes, we tunneled new chambers rather than expanding the current chamber. For the construction of the first two chambers, there was fairly dense and sticky snow, so many builders made large snowballs (inspired by the Snocks by the Deece) to incorporate distant snow to the mass of the pile. | We shoveled naturally fallen snow from the Nircle into a pile. We allowed it to sinter, and then hollowed the pile out, putting the spoil on top to increase the height of the cave. To maintain structural stability and safety, upon reaching certain chamber sizes, we tunneled new chambers rather than expanding the current chamber. For the construction of the first two chambers, there was fairly dense and sticky snow, so many builders made large snowballs (inspired by the Snocks by the Deece) to incorporate distant snow to the mass of the pile. | ||
== Structure == | |||
The Snort underwent many changes, which can be understood three main stages. These stages were primarily characterized by snowfall events. In December, after the first big snow event, the first two chambers were built. During winter break, the Snort partially melted, such that some dirt and grass from the rolled balls melted through. However, during break | |||
== Community Engagement == | == Community Engagement == | ||
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== Why the Snort? == | == Why the Snort? == | ||
Why did we make the Snort? Why did we continue to put so much effort into it, beyond just one little room on a snow day? | Why did we make the Snort? Why did we continue to put so much effort into it, beyond just one little room on a snow day? | ||
There is little documentation as to if some small quinzhees have been built at Vassar before, but in 2024-2025 year the Rugby team built an igloo out of packed snow blocks at the THs.<ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@vassar_college/video/7325450645664763166</ref> | |||
== Current state == | == Current state == | ||