World Class Ice Climbers Compete at the 24th Ouray Ice Festival

[Ouray Ice Festival climber. Photo: Kool Cats Photography] Now in its 24th year, the Ouray Ice Festival is the largest ice climbing event on our continent! The best ice climbers from around the world compete. There are four days of competition, exhibitions, instruction and parties.

Every January the town of Ouray comes alive with friendly, icy competition. Events take place at the Ouray Ice Park from January 24th to the 27th, 2019. Stunning ice features that were created by the park’s “ice farmers” exist all around the park.

Climber at the festival.

Ice sculpture.

The festivities kick off with a party on Thursday night at the Community Center, 320 6th Ave. A fan favorite event is the free walk-up ice climbing, which is available at the Ouray Ice Park from Friday to Sunday starting at 10am and wrapping up in the early afternoon each day. Check out the 2019 schedule of events.