They did push-ups and threw snow on their bodies, before walking through icy cold water.
They said: "This is the right time to throw snow at the pastor.
You'll never have another chance to throw snow at the pastor.
The treads of the Thiokol threw snow into the air as he passed.
When the fire burned out enough, some of us men threw snow down so we could get in over the smoking rubble.
When this is impossible, lift with the knees, and do not throw snow to the side.
The race was on, leaving the others behind in the dust and thrown snow.
"And you can throw snow from one foot to over 50 feet."
It was claimed to be capable of throwing snow 100 feet to the side.
We all got out and the wind grabbed us, throwing snow in our faces.