14 Mind-Blowing Snow Sculpture Designs

A 360-degree snow sculpture brings in flowers and butterflies during the International Snow Sculpture Championships in 2014 in Breckenridge, Colorado. The Wisconsin team's sculpture took third place, with a judge commending its sense of gracefulness and spring-like look.

An award-winning sculpture evokes the fun of sledding. A Colorado team won first place for this creation, which even included puffy jackets among the details, during the International Snow Sculpture Championships in 2014.

The International Snow Sculpture Championships, held annually in Breckenridge, Colorado, attract teams of sculptors from the U.S. and around the world. The teams use only hand tools to create the outdoor art gallery.

A stone cairn, which serves as a trail marker and holds spiritual significance in Incan culture, won over judges during the International Snow Sculpture Championships in 2014. The sculpture, named "Apecheta-The Source Where the Flow Begins,” by Team Germany, was the second-place winner during the annual event in Breckenridge, Colorado.