The Ouray Ice Park will open Saturday, December 21st, 2024
7:30am for the public | 7am for ice park members
The Ice Park will open to Ambassador-level members ONLY beginning Monday, December 16th. Ambassador members will receive an email with more information. You must present your digital membership card to Ice Park staff each day you come to the Ice Park and check-in for current open areas before climbing. Community-level members do not have early access benefits.
Standard Operating hours
Our operating hours in-season include all holidays.
Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm
*Ice Park Members: 7:30am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7:30am - 4pm
*Ice Park Members: 7am - 4pm
Conditions Update: December 17th, 2024
Open Areas: Deep South, South Park, Two-Eyed Dog**, New Funtier, Grad School, School Room, Pic O the Vic, Lead Only**, Scottish Gullies, Five Fingers, Shithouse Wall
**Lead only areas are unmaintained and should be treated the same as backcountry ice. Read the route before climbing and make sure you have proper equipment.
Closed Areas: Between the Bridges, Stump Wall
Welcome back climbers! The Park is in great shape for opening weekend this season.
Cold temps and plenty of water have set us up nicely for opening day this year. Most areas of the Park are Open starting this Saturday.
The ice is fresh so expect lots of small chandelier ice and unpicked routes. You will likely come across lots of small icicles so belayers, be on your toes and stay as far away from the climb as possible.
There are a good amount of spot closures so please keep an eye out for orange signs and orange/black ropes and stay off those routes. They are still growing and climbing them too early could ruin them for the entire season.
Ouray Ice Park Guide
Climbing Area Maps
Lead only Area
The Lead Only area is not maintained so please read the ice before you embark and treat it as you would backcountry ice.
Trestle/Mixed Alcove
Trestle/Mixed Alcove climbing area is no longer considered a distinct area in the Ice Park. The Mixed Alcove climbs have been folded into the Pic O’ Vic area. The four "trestle" anchors will remain closed this season due to construction.
