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Ouray, Colorado, perched in the San Juan Mountains and one of Colorado’s most picturesque mountain towns, will host the 21st Annual Ouray Ice Festival from January 14-17, 2016. This gathering of ice climbers, climbing enthusiasts, and gear manufacturers is one of the premier events of its kind and attracts visitors from around the U.S. and abroad.
The festivities will be held at the Ouray Ice Park, which features over 200 ice and mixed climbs ranging from beginner to expert. Headlining the event are the Elite Mixed Ice Climbing and Speed Climbing Competitions, and there also will be ice climbing clinics, film presentations, and a gear expo. The schedule is as follows, and you can visit the Ouray Ice Park website for more information.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Kick Off Party sponsored by Rab, American Alpine Club and Upslope Brewing Company
Location: Community Center
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: $10.00
Presentation: Angela Van Wiemeersch "Zion Ice" 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday, January 15, 2016
Outdoor Gear Expo
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 8:00am-3:00pm
Ouray Ice Festival Clinics
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 9:30am & 12:30pm
Dinner provided by the Ouray Volunteer Fire Department, Beer provided by Upslope Brewing Company, Music, Silent Auction and Presentations
Location: Community Center
Time: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: $30.00
Dinner: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Silent Auction: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Presentation: Angelika Rainer 7:15pm-8:15pm
Presentation: Kitty Calhoun 8:30pm -9:30pm
dZi Foundation presents MountainFilm
Location: Wright Opera House
Films: TBA
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Price: $20.00
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Outdoor Gear Expo
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 8:00am-3:00pm
Ouray Ice Festival Clinics
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 9:30am & 12:30pm
Ouray Ice Festival Elite Mixed Climbing Competition
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Live Auction, Beer Provided by Upslope Brewing Company, Presentation, Jeff Lowe Award, Music
Location: Community Center
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Price: $20.00
Presentation: Emily Harrington 7:00pm - 8:00pm
dZi Foundation presents Mountain Film
Location: Wright Opera House
Fims: TBA
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Price: $20.00
Petzl Party! Beer Provided by Upslope Brewing Company
Location: Community Center
Theme: Ice Pirates!...ARRR!
Time: 9:30pm - 1:00am
Price: $20.00
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Outdoor Gear Expo
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 8:00am-2:00pm
Ouray Ice Festival Clinics
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 9:30am & 12:30pm
Hari Berger Speed Competition Sponsored by LOWA
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 9:00am
Closing Party: dZi Foundation presents Mountain Film
Location: Wright Opera House
Film: TBA
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Price: $10.00
