The Heroes of the Ofenpass (Swiss Stories 2019, by Thomas Egli) - Swiss Press Award

Thomas Egli
Die Räumung des Ofenpass im Graubünden am Dienstag (23.1.2018). Peder Caviezel (Lawinenchef & Chef Räumung) sowie Chasper Alexander Felx (Lawinenexperte) laden Lawinensprengstoff in den Helikopter beim Werkhof in Suscht. Sobald die Lawinengefahr gebannt ist kann die Strasse zum Ofenpass geräumt werden. Foto: Thomas Egli
Schweizer Familie
Photo / Swiss Stories
2019
Thomas Egli
There hasn't been as much snow in the Alps since 1999. Several passes had to be closed. The heroes of the Ofenpass are working day and night until the road is open again. It is the only Swiss connection to the Münstertal.
