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What are the basics of building a snowfort or an igloo -- particularly if you find yourself stranded in some desolate area? I'd like to talk to a winter survival expert on this for a story -- and possibly stay overnight in one.

I'd like to take this opportunity to give thanks to all the readers of this blog and my outdoors newsletter whose story suggestions, compliments and criticism helped mold my outdoors coverage this past year.

I couldn't have done it without you guys. Here's wishing you all a safe, happy and healthy holiday season and upcoming year.

This coming Sunday, my column will outline my Outdoors bucket list for 2013. I'd like to hear from readers about what they're planning for the coming year. Send your items to [email protected] and put "Outdoors Bucket List" in the subject line of your email.

Other stories/sources I could use a little help with in coming weeks include:

- Early ice fishing season spots.. Year in and out.. what bodies of water freeze over first in CNY?

- Winter camping enthusiasts. I'd like to meet several die-hards and learn the ropes.

- Building a snowfort/igloo -- particularly if you find yourself stranded in some desolate area? What are the basics? I'd like to talk to a winter survival expert on this for a story -- and possibly stay over night in one.

- What are the popular ice fishing lures/ plastics used by CNY ice anglers. I'd like to list the top 10 or so.,

- Winter-time orienteering or geocaching.. I'd like to talk to folks who are into this.

- Competitive snowboarding.. anybody know someone who does this?

- Cross country skiing basics for the beginner.

- Rabbit hunting. Anyone locally having luck with his lately? I'd like to go out and give it a try myself.

strong>ANYTHING ELSE READERS OF THIS REPORT WOULD LIKE TO SEE ME WRITE ABOUT? </strong>

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