Join Y2Y for: MELTDOWN – A Drop in Time

As an official partner with the Canadian Committee for the 2025 United Nations International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, Y2Y invites you to the MELTDOWN exhibition. Hosted by the Whyte Museum in Banff, this celebration of the beauty of frozen landscapes serves as a call to action against the impacts of climate change on our critical snow and ice resources. 

MELTDOWN: An Immersive Experience into Canada’s Glacial Landscapes 

• Date: January 25-April 13, 2025 
• Location: Whyte Museum, Banff, Alberta 
• Featuring Artworks by: Jim Elzinga, Roger Vernon, Tiffany Shaw, and Leanne Allison 

Dive deep into the heart of Canada’s glaciers through a powerful collection of artworks focused on glacial landscapes. This exhibition offers an immersive experience that brings you face-to-face with the grandeur and fragile beauty of the Columbia Icefield—the crowning glory of the Canadian Rockies. 

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Why This Matters: The story of glaciers and their connection to climate change is fundamental to Y2Y’s mission, highlighting the importance of the Yellowstone to Yukon region, the spine of the Rocky Mountains. This globally significant area represents one of the world’s most intact mountain systems and a potential solution to climate change. Glaciers are more than natural wonders; they are crucial water reserves supporting headwaters which supply a continuous flow of fresh water for agriculture, wildlife, hydroelectricity, and community needs. 

Our Commitment: Y2Y is dedicated to showcasing the critical role of glaciers and snowpack in maintaining our water supplies. As glaciers face the threat of climate change, our efforts to protect headwater regions are increasingly vital. 

How You Can Participate: 

• Explore: Visit the MELTDOWN exhibition to experience the Rockies’ icy majesty through the artistic visions of renowned creators. 
• Learn: Understand the implications of glacier retreat on downstream water resources and what this means for the future of our environment.
• Engage: Follow Y2Y for opportunities to support conservation efforts, participate in community science projects, and other initiatives aimed at preserving our snow and ice landscapes.

Celebrate the grandeur of our planet’s icy realms and get inspired to take action against climate change. Your involvement is vital to protecting these crucial ecosystems for future generations.

Photo courtesy of the Whyte Museum