Photos and Story by Lori Townsend, APRN – AnchorageThe Fur Rondy snow sculptures contest is a popular event that showcases the carving, chipping and shaping talents of Alaskans with a wide range of artistic inspirations from an upside down ice cream cone to a snow Phoenix. Last night teams worked on their creations near Ship Creek in Anchorage.Snow carvers preparing for the Fur Rondy snow sculpture contest. Judging is Sunday.Download Audio (MP3)