The 2022 Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championship drew sculpting teams from the United States, Ecuador, Mexico, and Germany. Each team hand-carved a temporary work of art from a twelve-foot, twenty-five-ton block of snow. They were judged by theme, style, and technique.
Lights bathed the snow sculptures in changing color, adding another dimension. I took as many pictures as I could before my fingers froze.
The only thing missing from Roll Over Beartoven created by Team Wisconsin was the music. Love the beehive!
Another team from Wisconsin won third place for Bee Sustainability. Go Wisconsin! I grew up in Madison and caught bees one summer, assuming they would produce honey — in a jar.
Team Germany nailed it with their second-place entry, Float.
Team New York created Colossal Resurrection.
Team Mexico won the People’s Choice. So funny and ironic. See the snowy toilet paper rolls?
This is only half of the entries.
Stay tuned for the first-place winner and the rest of the competitors in Part Two. They are spectacular!
Have you ever seen snow sculptures? Ice sculptures? Ice castles? Are you ready for six more weeks of winter? I am!
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They all did amazing work, beautiful!
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They did! It was 14 degrees below zero when they began carving. Brrrrrrrrr!!
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Wow, nooo thanks! I haven’t felt that kind of cold in at least ten years, being down here in Vegas the climate is so mild.
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Ok
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Amazing works, Susie. Thanks for sharing
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They really are works of art. I would worry about losing a tusk or a wing… Next year, I’ll try to drive up early to see them created. Thanks for stopping by, John!
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Always a pleasure, Susie.
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Wow! What skill and creative talent they have.
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They are so talented! And the accuracy from their drawings. Wow!
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Those are incredible. I am hoping for six more weeks of winter as we really need more rain out here!
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We need the moisture too! It’s been a very dry winter.
Thanks, Jan!
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“Roll Over Beartoven” – I wonder if the clever name came first and they had to create a sculpture that matched the wordplay.
I feel like Germany ran out of time. The other entries look so intricate and detailed in comparison.
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Yep, they probably used whitling knives.
There are always a few entries that seem boring but are the hardest to get perfect. And GERMANY.
Great to see you!
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I am always amazed at the absolute talent of the artists who design & carve snow & ice sculptures. Prior to Covid, every year in Ottawa, they hosted Winterlude which includes a plethora of winter activities including ice sculptures & snow sculptures. We visited a number of times & the sculptures were definitely a highlight…absolutely stunning!
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I bet they were fantastic, Lynn. What a fun event! My fingers are crossed for COVID to become endemic really soon…
Thanks for stopping by!
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So cool! So cold? Either way. Looks like fun!
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Well it’s awesome though ☺️
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Snow way! ;D Seriously, these sculptures are amazing, Susie. 🙂
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LOLOLOL! They were. I wondered if it hurt the sculptors’ hearts to see them plowed over. I would be saying, “I need to take just one more picture. One more. Hold on! Just one more…” 🤣
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Such fun. I love a place that embraces winter!
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Breckenridge is the place! It all starts with Ullr-fest, the God of winter.
Nice to see you, Rebecca!
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Great pics. I love all fun in the snow–thanks!
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