How Sámi Reindeer Keepers Engineered “Holiday Ready” Winter Camps in Winds That Kill Exposed Skin

In the frozen tundra of Sápmi, winter winds can freeze exposed skin in minutes. Yet for centuries, Sámi reindeer keepers built winter camps that protected families, herds, and traditions through the darkest months of the Arctic year.

This video explores how low-profile lavvus, reindeer-hide insulation, snow engineering, and precise camp layouts transformed open tundra into life-saving shelters. From fire ventilation systems to wind-deflecting snowcraft, these camps were not improvised—they were engineered for survival.

Discover how Indigenous Arctic knowledge created “holiday-ready” camps capable of thriving in conditions that still challenge modern explorers.

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