The video features Luke from the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel, who travels to Juneau, Alaska to camp in the deepest snow. He climbs mountains, backcountry skis, and moves a lot of snow, documenting his adventures. Luke explores the Tongass National Forest, measures the snow depth with an avalanche probe, and builds a snow cave. He spends the night in the snow cave, cooking dinner and breakfast, and experimenting with the cave's structure. The next day, he tests the strength of the snow cave's roof and eventually collapses it. Throughout the video, Luke shares his expertise on winter camping, snow caves, and avalanche safety.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The location of the video is in the mountains of Juneau, Alaska.
2. Juneau is known for being a very wet place, with an average of 230 rainy days per year.
3. The rain in Juneau often turns into snow in the mountains, resulting in over 10 feet of snow accumulation on average.
4. The video features a ski resort called Eagle Crest, which is closed during the visit.
5. The resort is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest.
6. The video mentions an avalanche probe, which is used to measure the depth of the snow and detect potential avalanches.
7. The snow on the mountain is extremely deep, with one snow accumulation gauge reading 130 inches (almost 11 feet) of snow.
8. The video features a snowshoe trail, which is a rare sight at high elevations.
9. The temperature in the snow cave is around 20°F (-7°C), regardless of the outside weather.
10. The snow cave is approximately 6 feet wide and 12 cubic yards of snow were moved to dig it.
11. The snow cave's roof is only 2 feet thick but can hold the weight of the person.
12. The seal skins used on the skis allow for uphill movement by preventing the skis from slipping backward.
13. The video is produced by the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel.