The International Snow Sculpture Championships began in Breckenridge on Thursday. Teams from many different parts of the globe gathered there in teams of four or five people to try and create something magical and exciting from a 10'x10'x12' block of compressed man made snow.
"Spirits of the Aurora" from Team Canada. It was impressive from every angle.
This was one of two of these sculptures, simply made to honor Budweiser, the main sponsor.
"Letting the Cat Out of the Bag" was created by the team from the Netherlands. I loved the personality that the cat exuded.
"Greenman" from Team Wisconsin, has pretty amazing level of detail.
I thought this one "Lounging with a Cuppa", from the team from Australia, is tied for my favorite. I love the side table with the light and cup of coffee.
"Medusa" by another Team Wisconsin group was best under the special party lights that were aglow in the evening. She was kind of creepy, but I am pretty sure that was the intent.
The festival was prime dog petting season, too. This is Sadie, a sweet pup. She wanted to lick and be loved by every person that went by.
Team Sweden made "Perpetual Motion." It was smooth and finished to look almost like it was made of marble.
We did nto get to see this in person, but I sure wish I could have. It was from an ad for the company that provided the lighting. Doesn't it remind you of Doctor Seuss?
These was some of the humble tools of this trade.
"Underwater" from Team Breckenridge, was very cool and inventive. My favorite part was the ice suction cups on the octiopus.
"Alaskan Stories" from Team Alaska, might have been my favorite. It was so well done and had such lovely detail.
Ellie wanted to find out what it was like to be in a big bank of snow. She borrowed her brother's snow pants and went in. I think she was surprised to find that she could not touch the ground. She tried to jump a few times, but simply ended up falling over. Silly girl.
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