FOND DU LAC (NBC 26) — This weekend in Fond du Lac, the Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Championship is taking place. It's an event that brings together some of the best snow sculptures in the state to compete for the recognition of being the ultimate at their craft and of course prizes too.
Mark Hurst is a member of the Team Snowblind, a group of sculptures that have a combined 60 plus years of experience in the craft. In 2020 Team Snowblind ended up winning the state competition and while their expertise is in sculpting snow, Mark also knows a thing or two about creating the perfect snowman.
Hurst says it's important to create the perfect base first and foremost. That means compacting the bottom layer of your snowman to a point that your confident, it won't fall over prematurely. He says from there you will need to rely on a team to do the heavy lifting required to get both the middle section and head onto your base.
Most importantly though, according to Hurst, is you want to make your snowman stand out from the crowd. It's a move that both professionals and kids alike should practice if they want to grab the attention their snowman deserves.
"To create the perfect snowman, you have to have a plan. If you want the perfect snowman it should be unique and planned out. And take your time," said Hurst.
Hurst and his team will be showcasing their work in the state competition beginning on Saturday in Fond du Lac. For more details about the event, check out this link.
