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To insulate a boat for winter in Greenland, the crew attempts to pack snow against the hull to create an igloo-like thermal barrier.Watch The primary goal is to stabilize temperatures in the forward storage area, which functions as a freezer but suffers from fluctuating conditions that spoil food.1:43 The process involves gathering snow from the surrounding ice, though thin snow cover and tidal movement make this labor-intensive.4:24 During the project, a warm storm causes the ice to melt, leaving the boat floating free and bumping against the ice shelf.9:06 To prevent damage from the resulting noise and impact, the crew winches the shorelines tight to hold the boat stationary.9:42 The storm brings hurricane-force gusts, requiring the installation of an H-cap on the stove exhaust to maintain airflow.12:03 While the snow insulation eventually succeeds in regulating interior temperatures, extreme unseasonal warmth—reaching 7 degrees Celsius in January—repeatedly melts the snow walls and thaws the surrounding fjord.17:40

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