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Keep the Uncompahgre Gorge Free & World-Class

❄️ 501(c)(3) Nonprofit • Ouray Ice Park, Inc.
Ice climbing in the Uncompahgre Gorge at the Ouray Ice Park 📍 Uncompahgre Gorge • 100% Climber-Funded
It costs $30 per day per climber to operate the Park. Climbed a day in the Gorge this season? Cover your tracks with a one-day stewardship gift.

Every winter, nearly 15,000 climbers step into the Ouray Ice Park without paying an admission fee. Our dedicated Ice Farmers, staff, and volunteers work year-round to farm the ice, maintain fixed hardware, and keep the gates open—100% funded by climbers like you.

15,000+ Annual Climber Visits
$30 / day Cost Per Climber
100% Free Public Gorge Access

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100% goes directly to Park operations & ice farming

⛏️ $30 covers the full operating cost of 1 Climber-Day in the Ouray Ice Park!
3% Cover the Fee

For the true altruistic alpinist donate to The Ouray Ice Park today. If you want to make a recurring donation with benefits - join as a member today!