The town of Ouray Colorado at dusk
Ouray and the surrounding San Juan mountain range are home to one of the greatest concentrations of water ice climbs in North America.
The range’s steep relief and deep gorges provide a superb venue for ice climbing. Roads carved into the sides of mountains throughout Ouray’s rich mining history provide stunning access to that terrain today.
How to Get Here
Ouray is located in the mountains of Southwestern Colorado on US Hwy 550, 70 miles north of Durango and 98 miles south of Grand Junction. The portion of Hwy 550 between Silverton and Ouray is referred to as the Million Dollar Highway.
Travel to Ouray by automobile or fly into one of several nearby locations. The closest regional airports are located in Montrose, Telluride, Grand Junction or Durango. Car rentals are available at all of the surrounding airports.
Airports
Montrose Airport is a commuter airport that is a 45-minute drive from Ouray. Airlines that fly into Montrose are United Express and America West. Continental Airlines does offer daily, direct flights from Houston and American Airlines offers direct flights during the winter months.
Telluride Airport has some direct flights during the winter months and is also more of a commuter airport during the summer months. America West and Great Lakes Airlines service this airport.
Grand Junction and Durango Airports are regional airports that are 2-hour driving distances from Ouray. Airlines that service one or both of these airports are United Express, Delta’s Skywest, America West Express and United’s Great Lakes.
Denver, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs are larger national and international airports that are all within 6 hours driving time.
Discounts and deals from local supporters
Discounts and offers, especially on lodging, may be excluded during the Christmas holidays. Check with each business prior to booking. For applicable discount, please display your membership card prior to booking, eating or purchasing.
Local Lodging SponsorsFirst Ascentionists – Our Top Local Sponsors!
Comfort Inn Ouray – 970.325.7203 - 25% off lodging (When making your reservation, please contact the Comfort Inn Ouray directly to have discount applied – mention promo code “ice climber” and that you are an OIP member)
Ouray Chalet Inn – 800.924.2538 – 20% off lodging
Ouray Victorian Inn – 800.84.OURAY -20% off lodging – in season /10% off – off season
Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs – 800.327.5080 - 20% off lodging
The Historic Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa & Lodgings - 970.325.4347 – 625 5th Street, Ouray - 20% off lodging Route Setters
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Local Service SponsorsFirst Ascentionists – Our Top Local Sponsors!
Skol Studio & Design – 970.325.7290 Custom Metal Shop and Art Gallery
Ouray Mountain Sports – 970.325.4284 - 20% off Ouray Mountain Sports Logo-wear
San Juan Mountain Guides – 970.325.4925 - 725 Main Street, Ouray
Voormi - High performance wool inspired by the remote and rugged backcountry of the Southern San Juans
Caldera Mineral Resources, Camp Bird Mine Route Setters
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Local Restaurantand Shop SponsorsRoute Setters
Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts – 644 Main Street, Ouray – 970.325.4408
Beaumont Grill – 505 Main Street, Ouray – 970.325.7050
Mouse’s Chocolates & Coffee - 520 Main Street, Ouray - (877) 793-7447 Lead Climbers
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WhittWorks Painting Contractors, LLC – Ouray – 970.210.1233
