Removing a bucket from packed in snow.

Removing a bucket from packed in snow.

Here is a quick little video showing exactly how to release a bucket from snow that has been packed into a bucket. Remember, to let the packed snow sit for a couple of our hours in the bucket before using this technique. You want the snow to 'sinter' before attempting bucket removal. Have fun carving! Use safe carving tools like a plastic spoon. But what if you are super motivated and want to make a lot of little towers so you can, for example, stack a bunch of little towers into a wall of snow? The problem is that I've just told you to leave the snow in the bucket for a couple of hours. You CAN take off the bucket right away if you are careful. If you take off the bucket using the shown technique and immediately try to carve, it will fall apart. It's still fragile. BUT, if you take off the bucket and then leave it undisturbed for a couple of hours, it will sinter (bind) up and work well. After this waiting period, you can carve it and/or move it/stack it as desired. Have fun!