31st Annual Ouray Ice Fest

Our annual Ouray Ice Festival, which is our largest fundraising event of the year, spans three days and four nights every January, transforming the town of Ouray into an ice climbing mecca with people from around the world gathering to celebrate the sport of ice climbing.

During the day, you might find yourself in a climbing clinic taught by elite athletes from all over the world. You can wander the Vendor Village and demo gear from outdoor brands. You can even watch our mixed climbing competition in the Scottish Gullies!

At night, Fest-goers head into downtown Ouray for presentations and movies from some of the best climbers in the world. We even have a huge dance party every Saturday night, the Petzl Party, which has a reputation of its own.