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The Last Ice Merchant

The Last Ice Merchant
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The Last Ice Merchant tells the story of Baltazar Ushca, who for over 50 years has harvested ice off of the glacier on Ecuador’s Mount Chimborazo twice a week. A family business, he is the last of his brothers to work at this job, the others having retired. What used to be an industry of almost 40 other merchants is now down to one man.

This film shows how he and his brothers try to adapt to the changing economy, where people now don’t need natural ice, but are happy with man-made ice. His fear is that once he dies, the tradition of bringing ice down from the glacier will die with him.

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Ice Block Form Makes 12 Lb. Ice Cube 11" x 7" x 5" Largest Available Ice Block Maker, Ice Bath Chiller, Cold Plunge Tub Or Cooler, Reusable Food Grade
  • Makes Extra Large Ice Blocks: This Form is designed to make large ice cubes weighing up to 12 Pounds. These large ice cubes can keep food and drinks cold longer than traditional small ice cubes, giving you a better cooling effect.
  • High-Quality Food-Grade Silicone Material: The Ice Cube forms are made from food-grade silicone material, which is durable and safe. Additionally, the metal reinforced rim design enhances the form's stability during the freezing and releasing process.
  • Filling and Usage Instructions: Making ice cubes is very simple, just pour cold water into the ice tray, leave ~½ inch space at the top to allow for thermal expansion and place in your refrigerator freezer for about 24 hours. After freezing is complete, remove the form from the refrigerator, wait for 5-10 minutes, and easily release the ice Cube Block.
  • Versatile: This large ice form is suitable for various occasions such as ice bath tubs, beach trips, camping, hunting, BBQ, fishing, and more. It provides a convenient way to maintain the temperature of food and beverages, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
  • Reusable and Easy to Clean: This ice tray for freezer is reusable, eliminating the need to purchase expensive ice bags, and saving you time and money. Furthermore, it is easy to clean and can be placed in the dishwasher.
Rank #4
Extra Large Ice Block Molds 4 Pack 32LB for Cold Plunge Tub
  • Food Safe Grade Silicone Material: This extra large ice cube molds are made of high quality silicone material which is 100% food safe grade! It does not release any chemically reactive substances into the water, does not irritate the skin and does not pollute the environment, ensuring durability, safety and health! It can withstand extreme temperatures to ensure long-lasting performance and stability!
  • Reusable, Save Your Time and Money: This 8 lb silicone ice cube is a reusable and affordable ice making mold, you don't need to spend a lot of time and money to buy ice cubes at the store, it provides you with a more cost-effective and efficient solution to help your bathtub cool down faster! You only need to put them in the freezer for 12~24 hours to get perfectly large ice cubes, eliminating the tedious process of making ice by hand! And they'll be worth every penny over time, too!
  • Ice Cubes for Cooler: Filling your cooler with ice cubes will keep food and drinks cold for a long time, This oversized silicone ice block molds can be perfect for coolers, soap molds, beach trips, camping, hunting, grilling, fishing and more!
  • Keep Your Ice Bathtub Cool: 8 lbs of ice cubes will keep your ice bathtub cool for a long time, so you can enjoy it for a long time! Any owner of an ice bathtub and portable cold soak tub will choose this extra large silicone ice cube molds whenever possible! Come and try it ~ you won't regret it!
  • Good Present for Ice Bath Lovers: Reusable oversized ice cube molds are also unique Present for Christmas, Thanksgiving, birthdays, anniversaries and other holidays for your family and friends! We're sure they'll think of your thoughtful gesture every time they enjoy an ice bath!
Rank #3
KitchFort® Large Silicone Ice Cube Tray (2-Pack) - 2" Big Ice Mold with Lid
  • MULTIPURPOSE: Crafted from food-grade, BPA-free silicone, these durable ice trays come with lids and are freezer-friendly. They are perfect for making large, slow-melting ice cubes for cocktails, whiskey, coffee, and more. They are also safe and hygienic for freezing baby food, purees, sauces, and homemade portions.
  • EASY RELEASE: Separate cavities allow effortless release of 2-inch ice cubes. Just twist & push from the bottom of flexible large ice cube molds. Plus, these ice molds are dishwasher safe for quick & easy cleanup
  • STACKABLE ICE CUBE MOLD: The lid prevents spills, blocks freezer odors & keeps ice clean. This ice cube tray with lid stacks easily, maximizing freezer space while ensuring fresh, pure & hygienic ice every time
  • VERSATILE ICE MOLD: Perfect for chilling whisky, bourbon, cocktails, fruit juices, coffee, soda, and more. Our silicone ice cube molds are great for creating fruit-infused cubes, adding a fun, colorful touch to drinks at parties, holidays, social events, beach outings, and restaurants
  • SLOW MELT, PURE TASTE: These giant 2-inch ice cubes melt slowly to prevent dilution, preserving your drink's flavor. The 2-set of old fashioned ice cube mold produce 12 large cubes in one go
Rank #2
Extra Large Ice Cube Molds 2Pack 16LB Silicone Large Ice Cube Molds for Cold Plunge Tub,Reusable Ice Cube Trays for Freezer,Ice Block Molds for Home Ice Bath,Cold Plunge Accessories,Ice Bath Chiller
  • Food Safe Grade Silicone Material: This extra large ice cube molds are made of high quality silicone material which is 100% food safe grade! It does not release any chemically reactive substances into the water, does not irritate the skin and does not pollute the environment, ensuring durability, safety and health! It can withstand extreme temperatures to ensure long-lasting performance and stability!
  • Reusable, Save Your Time and Money: This 8 lb silicone ice cube is a reusable and affordable ice making mold, you don't need to spend a lot of time and money to buy ice cubes at the store, it provides you with a more cost-effective and efficient solution to help your bathtub cool down faster! You only need to put them in the freezer for 12~24 hours to get perfectly large ice cubes, eliminating the tedious process of making ice by hand! And they'll be worth every penny over time, too!
  • Ice Cubes for Cooler: Filling your cooler with ice cubes will keep food and drinks cold for a long time, This oversized silicone ice block molds can be perfect for coolers, soap molds, beach trips, camping, hunting, grilling, fishing and more!
  • Keep Your Ice Bathtub Cool: 8 lbs of ice cubes will keep your ice bathtub cool for a long time, so you can enjoy it for a long time! Any owner of an ice bathtub and portable cold soak tub will choose this extra large silicone ice cube molds whenever possible! Come and try it ~ you won't regret it!
  • Good Present for Ice Bath Lovers: Reusable oversized ice cube molds are also unique Present for Christmas, Thanksgiving, birthdays, anniversaries and other holidays for your family and friends! We're sure they'll think of your thoughtful gesture every time they enjoy an ice bath!
#1 Best Overall
Extra Large Ice Block Mold, 4 Pack 9.4lb Big Ice Cube Molds
  • Perfect Companion for Cold Baths: Make extra large ice cubes, place them in your cold bath and enjoy instant cooling and relaxation. No need to add ice cubes frequently, our thick silicone ice molds create long-lasting ice cubes to keep your cold tub cool, soothing and refreshing for your body and mind
  • Big capacity: Our ice cube molds allow you to make your large ice cubes at home, up to 2.2 pounds with 1 piece at a time. Just pour water into the mold, wait for the ice to solidify, and you'll have a cold drink ready to go - convenient, economical, and ready for your cooling needs
  • Reinforced Design, Easy to Remove: Our ice cube mold adopts a reinforced design to ensure the stability and shape integrity of the ice cubes. Measures 7.5*4.9 inches and 3 inches tall, making it just the right size for cold water tubs and coolers. Compared to traditional ice cube boxes, our molds are easier to de-mold, won't stick, and won't break. Allows you to easily take out perfect ice cubes and enjoy the convenience and comfort of cold drinks
  • Easy Making: Making ice cubes with our ice mold is very simple, just pour cold water into the ice tray and put it in the refrigerator to freeze for about 24 hours. After freezing is completed, remove the mold from the refrigerator, wait a little for 5-10 minutes, and easily release the ice Cube
  • Multi-purpose to meet your needs: Our large ice mold is not only suitable for making ice cubes to provide convenience for your ice bath, but also suitable for using in coolers and can be used at the beach, camping, keeping food cold for a long time when fishing and traveling, and can also make ice cream, bread, etc., giving you more flexibility, bringing more fun and convenience

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