Simon Beck continues to create gigantic geoglyph-like works atop the snow that accumulates on mountain peaks. His creations are characterized by their sheer size and intricate patterns that make them hard to believe were created by human effort. It's amazing to think that Simon creates them alone, using only his feet.

He was originally an expert orienteering artist, working on maps. One day, he casually walked in the snow to get some exercise, drawing a pentagram-like pattern, which sparked the idea for snow art. After that, he was forced to cut back on his orienteering activities and decided to pursue his creative endeavors in earnest.

The process is simple: first, he creates a design based on patterns like crop circles, then measures the length and direction of the design to trace on the snow, and then begins walking. All he needs are snowshoes and an orienteering compass. He creates the pattern by walking from the outside of the design toward the center, using the compass for straight lines and drawing curves by instinct. Although it may look simple, it is a technique that requires sufficient experience and practice. Most pieces are completed in just one day. In addition to pieces with intricate patterns, he also creates pieces with messages, and in 2012 he created a piece in memory of the victims of the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

You can keep up with his latest activities on his Facebook page, and he also sells a photo book of his works, "Snow Art."

This article has been translated and written with permission from (Source: https://www.facebook.com/snowart8848/).