Is there an ice day in Ouray?
From mid-December through mid-March Ouray is full of climbing activity and good cheer, with “Have an Ice Day” greeting you from almost every open merchant and lodger’s window. Ice is copius in the San Juan Mountains but Ouray features something extra-special – the Ouray Ice Park.
Is Ouray Ice Park free?
A: The Ice Park is a free recreational venue open for public use.
Can you ice climb in Colorado?
Each winter, many Colorado rock climbers turn into ice climbers. Climbers from all over the world over converge on Colorado for the joys and challenges of winter climbs on vertical walls of frozen water.
Where is the Ouray ice Festival?
Ouray Ice Park
Every January the town of Ouray comes alive with a friendly, icy competition. Events take place at the Ouray Ice Park from January 20th to the 23rd, 2022. Stunning ice features that were created by the park’s “ice farmers” exist all around the park.
How do I get to Ouray?
Directions to Ouray, Colorado The closest airports to Ouray are Montrose Airport (MTJ, 45 miles away; Grand Junction and Durango Airports, regional airports that are 2-hour driving distances from Ouray.
Is Ouray worth visiting?
However, Ouray is gorgeous and totally worth visiting any time of the year. We first visited Ouray 6 years ago on our very first trip to Colorado and instantly, I fell in love with its quaint small town feel and how tightly it’s nestled between the mountains.
How far is Ouray from airport?
The closest airports to Ouray are Montrose Airport (MTJ, 45 miles away; Grand Junction and Durango Airports, regional airports that are 2-hour driving distances from Ouray. Denver, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs all have airporsts that are within 6 hours driving distances from Ouray.
What is Ouray known for?
Known as the “Switzerland of America,” Ouray, Colorado is a beautiful mountain town surrounded by rugged canyons and the unparalleled beauty of the San Juan Mountains. Located in Southwestern Colorado, Ouray is famous for its hot springs, outdoor activities, and its historic charming downtown.
Which is better Ouray or Telluride?
As towns, Telluride is more upscale than Ouray. Classier restaurants, night life, etc. Ouray is still a “real town” despite its location (probably because no ski resort). Don’t miss the free gondola to Telluride Mountain Village.
Is it better to stay in Telluride or Ouray?
Agree, both towns are unique and historic. Telluride has been there well over 100 years. It is more upscale than Ouray regarding number and quality of restaurants, hotels, etc., but does not qualify as “glitzy”.
Where do you fly into for Ouray?
Montrose Airport
Directions to Ouray, Colorado The closest airports to Ouray are Montrose Airport (MTJ, 45 miles away; Grand Junction and Durango Airports, regional airports that are 2-hour driving distances from Ouray.
Why is Ouray called the Switzerland of America?
Ouray is known as the “Switzerland of America” because of the high mountains rising on three and a half sides of town. It sits at 7,792 feet in the heart of the San Juan Mountains off of Highway 550. The town of 1,034 people was named after Chief Ouray of the Ute Indians, a native tribe to the area.