A True Team Effort

Twenty-nine members of our team contributed their time, skills, and problem-solving chops to make this sculpture happen. Watching so many people apply their talents in a completely new medium—and support each other through trial, error, and frozen fingers—was inspiring in every sense of the word.

We’re constantly blown away by the creativity and grit of the people around us. Snowscapes was a reminder that when this team gets together, there’s very little we can’t figure out.

Mentorship That Made the Difference

A special thank-you goes to Mike Haroldson and Diane Haroldson, our mentors who traveled seven hours from southeastern Wyoming to work alongside us.

Their positivity, patience, and steady encouragement helped every one of us feel more confident tackling something completely unfamiliar. Learning from their deep experience—and their impressive tool collection—was a true gift.

Pushing the Craft Forward

Several individuals helped elevate Beauregard Slim to the next level:

• Erin Hemmings set the tone early with a 3D model that quickly became the talk of the snow sculpting community. The ice-sculpted bison horns he created were a defining feature of the final piece.
  
• Lori Solem guided the sculpture from early conceptual sketches all the way through the final touches of bison fur. Her enthusiasm helped push us to sign up in the first place—and her dedication through long, cold evenings brought Beauregard Slim fully to life.
  

The Results

We’re honored—and still a little stunned—to have earned:

• People’s Choice Award (based on over 1,200 public votes)
  
• 1st Place Overall at Snowscapes 2026
  

But more than the awards, this week was about collaboration, learning, and doing something completely outside our comfort zone—together.