Brunch auf Prui mit Live-Musik der Swiss Ice Fiddlers

Brunch auf Prui mit Live-Musik der Swiss Ice Fiddlers

by | Sep 27, 2026 | General, Events

Music, brunch and mountain views at Prui

On Saturday 18 October,a special end-of-season event awaits you at Prui near Ftan: at the Prui Brunch, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast against a stunning mountain backdrop whilst listening to the music of the Swiss Ice Fiddlers.

From 9.30 am to 11.30 am, From 9.30 am to 11.30 am, the Swiss Ice Fiddlers will be providing musical entertainment on the sun terrace of the Prui mountain restaurant. It’s also the perfect time for one last visit to the mountain before the Ftan–Prui chairlift brings the summer season to a close.

 

Music for a good cause

The Swiss Ice Fiddlers combine music with their passion for the mountains and glaciers. At this event, they are using their music to support the work of GlaciersAlive and, in doing so, projects aimed at keeping glaciers alive.

Brunch at Prui – whatever the weather

The brunch at Prui will go ahead even if the weather is bad. So, for anyone who’d like to come along to the brunch, you can head up to Prui as planned.

In the event of bad weather, there is a separate programme of music:
The Swiss Ice Fiddlers will then be playing in the restaurant at the Hotel Bellavista in Ftan.

When the weather is good: Brunch & live music at Prui
In the event of bad weather: Brunch at Prui, live music at the Hotel Bellavista Ftan

If you have any questions about the weather programme, please contact the Hotel Bellavista Ftan on 081 864 01 33 or by email at info@bellavista-ftan.ch.

GV, Teamwork und der Aufbau des Ice Stupa

General Meeting, teamwork and the construction of the Ice Stupa

by | Sep 14, 2026 | General, Events

A weekend of hard work: the Ice Stupa is taking shape

This weekend at GlaciersAlive was all about working together. Alongside our Annual General Meeting, we also built the basic framework for this season’s Ice Stupa with the help of many enthusiastic volunteers.

At the Annual General Meeting, we looked back on past projects, discussed new initiatives and upcoming events, and took a look together at the coming year for the association. Afterwards, we got straight down to work on the Diavolezza.

This year, the Ice Stupa will not be built in exactly the same spot as last winter. It will still be located at the Diavolezza valley station, but will be moved slightly. But how is the basic framework actually constructed? In our gallery, you can follow the process step by step as the base for the Ice Stupa takes shape from individual wooden elements:

First, the tripod for the water supply is set up. Next, the wood is tied together and shaped into semicircles. Then the outer rings are attached, and the basic framework is complete.

The Ice Stupa isn’t visible yet. But with this first step, the foundations have been laid. Soon, it will once again become our impressive ice tower.

A big thank you to everyone who joined in and helped out this weekend. Without you, none of this would have been possible.

SRF Einstein: Klima-Hotspot Alpen – Wandern im Engadin

SRF Einstein: The Alps – a climate hotspot – Hiking in the Engadin

by | Sep 7, 2026 | General, News

The Alps – a climate hotspot – Hiking in the Engadin

The Alps are a dream destination for hiking, mountaineering and unforgettable experiences of nature. Yet the mountain world as we know it is changing rapidly. The SRF Einstein documentary ‘Climate Hotspot: The Alps – Hiking in the Engadin’ highlights the impact that climate change is already having on the Swiss Alps.

Among those featured is glaciologist Felix Keller. The documentary takes viewers to the Tuoi Hut near Piz Buin and clearly shows how the landscape is changing: the tree line now lies at around 2,400 metres, hiking trails have to be closed due to the risk of rockfalls, and even SAC huts are facing new challenges.

Thawing permafrost is a particular problem. It can destabilise slopes and increase the risk of rockfalls and mudslides. Of the 152 SAC huts, 65 could be at risk from thawing permafrost. At the same time, the water supply is already a problem at many huts.

The glaciers are disappearing

The change is particularly evident when looking at the glaciers: since records began in Switzerland in 1850, a good 1,000 glaciers have already disappeared. Furthermore, since 2023, less than half of the glacier area that existed at that time remains. According to the documentary, 30 more glaciers have disappeared this summer alone.

And the forecasts do not look any better: if global warming continues, almost all of Switzerland’s glaciers could be a thing of the past by 2100. Not only will we lose impressive landscapes as a result, but glaciers are also a vital part of the water cycle and shape the Alpine landscape and its ecosystems. 

The documentary makes a compelling case: climate change is altering not only our glaciers, but the entire Alpine landscape – and, with it, hiking and life in the mountains.

📺 If you missed the programme last week, you can still watch it on SRF: SRF Einstein – «Klima-Hotspot Alpen»

 

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