Ice Climbing - The Journal

Ouray Ice Park to open, resurrecting season after weeks of warm temperatures

Length of season remains at mercy of Mother Nature

DATE: Jan 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

How Ouray’s ice farmers nurture a frozen crop that is beautiful and climbable

The ice axes make a satisfying “thwack” every time a bundled-up climber, one tool in each hand, swings them into the frozen wall. Shattered bits fly off as the line of climbers inches up fro...

DATE: Feb 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ouray Ice Park opens Friday

Warmer temperatures led to a later opening, but the future looks … brisk

DATE: Dec 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ice climber dies in unusual solo accident at Ouray park

27-year-old was found unconscious by other climbers Feb. 24

DATE: Mar 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ouray’s All In Ice Fest elevates climbers of marginalized communities

‘It's affirming our own experiences,’ says festival’s founder

DATE: Jan 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ouray ice park opens for the season

The driver of Ouray’s winter economy ekes out an opening in time for Christmas

DATE: Dec 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ouray search and rescue responds to two backcountry accidents

Technical rope rescues required for injured ice climber and fall victim

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

In Ouray, a world-famous festival draws thousands to climb chandeliers of ice

This year’s event drew about 2,000 attendees

DATE: Jan 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ouray Ice Park set to open in late December with full slate of events

Climbing area seeks to bounce back after rockfall destroyed a bridge, water infrastructure in March

DATE: Nov 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ouray Ice Festival evolves from humble roots, driven by climber community

Durango’s Garcia part of event’s climb

DATE: Jan 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Ice climbing competitions in Ouray dominated by Russian athletes

Canadians dominate women’s competition

DATE: Jan 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

Seattle woman killed in Ouray County avalanche

A 44-year-old Seattle woman was killed Saturday when a falling block of ice caused an avalanche above her on the Dungeon Ice Climbing Route south of Ouray. Ouray County Emergency ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News