January 21, 2012

SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "VIDEO: Stomping snow in Breckenridge"

(Photo credit:  Jenney Coberly)  Meet 'Greenman', who lived for only a matter of days in 2011.

Be sure to watch the video to see how much work goes into making the snow cubes that are the canvas for artists who come from all over the world for the technical week event.

Breck locals have been 'calling the snow' and paying homage to Ullr for weeks.

Self gratification has a number of outlets for snow junkies.  What outsiders don't understand is that a lot of work goes into the prep and maintenance of such a lifestyle.  Living in Paradise takes some work.

It isn't always a question of sacrifices to Ullr so that one can ski or ride. 

Being able to sit back after everyone goes home and watching someone like 'Greenman' melt is a wonderful thing.



"BRECKENRIDGE, CO — To paraphrase Michaelangelo, “Every block of snow has a sculpture inside it and it is the task of the artist to discover it....”
(Jenney Coberly via Summit Voice )


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