Does it happen? Certainly does people get lost quite often snowboarding especially if they decide to take a route which isn’t marked out. So if you get lost in the great outdoors and night falls you better know how to survive, this might help you through one night at sub zero temps

1.Signal For Help - Getting rescued is number 1 priority on your list. Washington Survival guide expert Greg davenport says you should establish a routine emergency signal no matter what your doing . If you dont have a whistle, flare or mirror, pic up a wrist sized piece of wood and bang it on a tree or stump three times, repeat that over five mins. The noise will cary and Davenport discourages shouting help, as not only is that going to use up a lot of your energy but it will freak you out even more

2. Clothing Optional - You need to keep warm but you dont want to overheat, build a shelter and befriend a few squirrels. That is why you should put on and take off clothing when its right to do so. Remember layers of clothing keeps your toasty but sweating makes you cold and gets your clothes wet. Two thing you dont want unless your competing in a wet t-shirt contest

3. Build a shelter - It takes three hours usualy to build a good shelter, so dont leave it to the last minute to make your bed. The best shelters are found beneath trees, the heat from the tree will keep you warm and the snow all around will give you an insulation area. Find a tree with nice bushy branches for extra protection and dig out the snow around the tree trunk and pack the snow around the top and inside to provide support and make sure you leave room for an air vent. Evergreen branches are good for insulation.

4. Build a fire - Fire is great for heavy metal concerts and burning effigies but it also take sa lot of energy to build one. Only build one after you have taking care of your signal, clothing and shelter needs. Dont build a fire at dusk says davenport. You probably wont have enough wood to last the whole night, the coldest time is around three or four in the morning thats when you want to light that fire to get you through those last couple of hours.