Rückblick auf unsere Generalversammlung 2024

Review of our 2024 Annual General Meeting

by | Nov 6, 2024 | General, Events

On Saturday, October 26, our General Assembly took place in Reichenau. We not only reviewed our past association activities, but also discussed exciting new projects for the coming year and set our goals for 2024/25. As this year, we will continue to work actively on our projects in Switzerland and Ladakh (Ice Stupa project) in the coming year.

After the meeting, we had lunch together and then made our way to the raffle for Raiffeisen's Sustainability Award 2024. The projects that particularly impressed the jury were honored there. Companies and private individuals whose ideas make an important contribution to sustainability were honored.

Three of the winners were:

  • Ovaziun with its all-electric and CO₂-free “monotrac” single-axle tractor
  • The Mooinz bike-sharing network from Pro Velo Graubünden, which promotes environmentally friendly mobility
  • The upcycling label EIVLIS by Silvie Demont, which creates new, fashionable designs from used textiles

We would like to thank all participants for this exciting day!

Ice Stupa Bau 2024

Ice Stupa construction 2024

by | 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!

Rückblick auf die Musikstubete

A look back at the Musikstubete

by | 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:

Einladung zur Generalversammlung

Einladung zur Generalversammlung

by | Sep 20, 2024 | General, Events

Wie jedes Jahr laden wir euch herzlich zu unserer Generalversammlung ein. Hier werden wichtige Themen besprochen, neue Projekte angeschaut und gemeinsam Ideen entwickelt. Euer Input ist uns wichtig, und wir freuen uns auf einen regen Austausch!

Die Generalversammlung findet am 26. Oktober in der Weltwasser Bibliothek in Reichenau ein (https://www.weltwasserbibliothek.ch/) . Die Versammlung beginnt um 10:30 Uhr. Treffpunkt um 10:15 Uhr beim Bahnhof Reichenau.

Alle Teilnehmer sind herzlich zum Mittagessen eingeladen. Im Anschluss habt ihr die Möglichkeit, um 14:00 Uhr an der Verlosung des Nachhaltigkeitspreises von Raiffeisen in der Turnhalle Furns in Bonaduz teilzunehmen.

Eure Anmeldung (hier klicken) hilft uns, genügend Mittagessen zu bestellen, man kann aber auch spontan kommen. 

Wir freuen uns auf zahlreiches Erscheinen!

Ice Stupa Bau an der Diavolezza Station

Ice Stupa Bau an der Diavolezza Station

by | Sep 19, 2024 | General, Events, Ice Stupas

Letztes Jahr konnten wir mit vielen motivierten Menschen einen Icestupa bauen, der schließlich bis zu ca. 14 Meter hoch wurde. Es gab dafür sogar ein Icestupa-Fest, bei dem man den Icestupa betreten und den Eisturm von innen sehen konnte. Solch einen Icestupa wollen wir auch dieses Jahr wieder bauen!

Wir laden euch herzlich ein, an einem Tag (zwischen 17 und 20 Oktober) bei der Talstation Diavolezza gemeinsam an unserem Icestupa zu arbeiten. Jeder Helfer/ jede Helferin ist willkommen! 

Hier findet ihr das Anmeldungsformular, um teilzunehmen.

Besonders freuen wir uns, dass die Konfirmanden von Samedan ebenfalls mit dabei sein werden!

Musikstubete auf der Tuoi-Hütte

Music event at the Tuoi hut

by | Sep 17, 2024 | General, Events

Making music together at 2250 m above sea level.

On 12 October, the GlaciersAlive association is organizing a music festival to which everyone is welcome. To register, you can either use the QR code on the flyer or register here. If you would like to make music with us into the night, you can register for an overnight stay on the Tuoi hut website (tuoi.ch).

We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible and making music with you.

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