Ouray Ice Park Opening Day

Clients, Ice Climbing

Ice Park opening day is always has a festive feel to it. There isn’t really any official fanfare but climbers from all over the state show up and bring with them a distinct enthusiasm. They are excited for another season with miles of farmed ice climbs dripping down from the western rim of the Uncompahgre…

Ouray Backcountry Ice Climbing Tour

Clients, Ice Climbing

I spent the last four days climbing with Rob from NY. Despite some difficulties from the weather and high avalanche danger in many places, we managed to cover a fair amount of ground and climb some terrific pitches. It seems that this is good year for our high flow backcountry waterfall climbs as opposed to…