October 2024 | GlaciersAlive

Ice Stupa construction 2024

by admin92 | Oct 23, 2024 | General, Ice Stupas

Construction of the Ice Stupa at the Diavolezza valley station

Last week we were able to work together with a group of motivated helpers on one of our projects: the construction of an Ice Stupa. These Ice Stupas are not only eye-catching, but also an example of innovative water management in regions that are dependent on glacier water.

Der Tag begann mit Schaufeln, Leitern, Holz und viel Enthusiasmus, um das Grundgerüst für den Ice Stupa zu bauen. Die Bilder, die wir während des Bauprozesses gemacht haben, zeigen jeden Schritt – von der Materialbeschaffung bis zur Installation der Leitungen und dem Grundgerüst aus Holz.
Now that the basic structure is in place and the pipes have been laid, we are excited to see how the Ice Stupa will develop over the course of the cold months and how big it will ultimately become.

If you want to see the Ice Stupa in winter, you will find it next to the Diavolezza valley station.

Many thanks to all the helpers who supported us with this project!

A look back at the Musikstubete

by admin92 | Oct 13, 2024 | General, Events

Successful Musikstubete at the Tuoi hut

This Saturday, our Musikstubete organized by GlaciersAlive took place at the beautiful Tuoi hut and it was a really great event! The hut is located at 2250 meters above sea level and offers a beautiful view, with the Piz Buin in the background. It was the perfect setting to combine the glaciers with the music.

While preparations were being made at the hut, the participants set off on the 2.5-hour hike to the hut. Once at the top, everyone got ready to start the music program. From Swiss songs to Nordic melodies and Ukrainian sounds, the variety was huge.

The majority of the musicians were played by the Swiss Ice Fiddlers a group that regularly performs together. With violins, guitars, saxophone, double bass and accordion, they created a harmonious sound that delighted everyone. Later in the afternoon, we were joined by three hikers, one of them from Ukraine. It was all the nicer that we were able to play a Ukrainian song for this man. Whether visitors, musicians or hut wardens, we all laughed, played music, sang and danced together. That was exactly our aim: to create a link between music and glacier protection with an experience that everyone could enjoy.

After an eventful day, we enjoyed a delicious dinner, accompanied by music, and spent the night in the cozy Tuoi hut.

Here you can see a few impressions of the Musikstubete: