ice climb - ouray ice park - January 29, 2026
The Ouray Ice Park is the perfect place for novice ice climbers to get mileage or for folks to experience ice climbing for the first time in a reasonably controlled environment. The ice here is "farmed" - which means a professional staff maintains the ice condition. Also, most areas at the park allow for setting top ropes before descending into the gorge. For experienced ice climbers seeking more adventure, there's plenty of WI4+ and comp-level mixed climbing in the park as well as wild ice options up Camp Bird Rd. and the nearby town of Silverton/Eureka.
Participants will need to arrange their lodging independently. Days will start at 7AM for ice park members and will be spent climbing in or around the ice park. We will have evening socials at restaurants in town. Ouray also has a public hot springs facility which is well worth a visit.
Please register with the organizer via email, noting your level of ice climbing experience. Rental equipment, if needed, can be sourced from University of Utah Outdoor Program or thru local shops in Ouray. Membership to the Ouray Ice Park is highly encouraged for all participants. The park is a free resource, volunteer managed, and most importantly - membership gets you into the park and onto the good routes 30 minutes early :)
| Organizer: | Nathan C |
| Date: | Thu Jan 29 2026 — Sun Feb 1 2026 |
| Meeting Place: | Register with the Organizer |
| Web Link: | https://ourayicepark.com/ |