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Blogging Lake Geneva Winterfest, 2011

Wisconsin teams carve up the competition at snow sculpting championships Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 -- Two teams from Wisconsin and one from Illinois were named winners Saturday at the U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting Competition in Lake Geneva. STORY

Saturday's schedule of events at Lake Geneva Winterfest Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 -- After a slow start Wednesday following the blizzard, conditions have been perfect for teams competing in the U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting Championships in Lake Geneva. Some teams will work overnight to complete their sculptures before the deadline at 11 a.m. Saturday. STORY

Thursday snow sculpting photo gallery Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Although some teams got a late start due to Wednesday blizzard, and Team New Hampshire wasn't expected to arrive until lake in the day, Thursday was perfect for carving snow, according to teams in Lake Geneva. SLIDE SHOW

Live stream Web cast Thursday Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Editor Dan Plutchak and reporter Kevin Hoffman check in on the progress of at the U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting Competition. Interviews begin about 3 minutes in.

Winterfest schedule Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Along with the U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting Competition on the grounds of the Riviera in downtown Lake Geneva, several other events round out the Winterfest celebration. STORY

A foot of snow doesn't slow down these artists Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 -- They've worked through bitter cold and temperatures warm enough to kick up a sweat. So, a foot of snow wasn't about to slow down competitors who began work today in Lake Geneva at the U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting Competition. HERE.

As the rest of us look to dig out, sculptors begin snow removal, too Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 -- Fifteen teams are expected to compete in this week's U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting Competition in Lake Geneva. Four teams are from Wisconsin, including last year's champions, and three hail from Illinois. Team Alaska will travel the farthest to compete. A list of teams, along with other info is on the official website. HERE.

Follow progress of snow sculpting on Web cam Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 -- High atop the Towers apartments across from the Riviera boathouse in downtown Lake Geneva sits the Web camera operated by Lake Geneva Area Realty. Even if you can't make it to downtown Lake Geneva during the week, you can follow the progress of the sculptures from the comfort of your computer. WATCH