5 Things to Know About the Ouray Ice Park

Colorado is known for alpine skiing, but there is so much more to do in winter here. Last year, I tried ice climbing for the first time, which was no small thing given my fear of heights. I loved it! Along the way, I learned some helpful tips for others who are ready to try a new sport and I’m sharing them here in a Denver Post article. Learn how the park is kid-friendly, costs, gear, and more.

Bonus tip: this small town is also home to a natural hot springs that is a fantastic place to soak after a day of pushing your limits on the ice falls.

SHOUT OUT: Peak Mountain Guides provided awesome, well, everything for me to try out ice climbing at the Ouray Ice Park! Yes, they have the skills to get you in the right gear, scale the ice, belay you, and best of all, a sense of humor, calm, nerves of steel and grit. Color me impressed!

Ouray’s ice farmers.