❄️ 2026 Ouray Ice Festival • Official Visual Archive 📷 Press Pass Storytellers

2026 FestExhibition

a delightful reflection

From the roar of the Elite Mixed Competition to the clinics in the Uncompahgre Gorge, the 2026 Festival was one for the history books. Every photograph below was captured by the dedicated artists of our Press Pass Program—storytellers who hung on ropes in the cold and supported the Ouray Ice Park directly through their craft.

--Featured Artists
--Archived Frames
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✦ Featured Press Pass Roster

The Visual Storytellers

Click any photographer below to explore their full exhibition chapter or visit their personal portfolio & prints.
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♥ Thank You Storytellers

Every Frame Helps Keep The Gorge Free

If you are one of these storytellers—thank you. Love a shot you see here? Click straight through to support the photographers who make Ouray shine, or grab a Press Pass in November to document our next Festival.

2026 Fest Gallery

a delightful reflection

From the roar of the Elite Mixed Competition to the Ice(less) clinics, this year’s Festival was one for the history books. We came together to celebrate our community in a special place that connects us all.

The galleries below offer a look back at some of these moments, captured by the dedicated photographers who joined our Press Pass Program. These storytellers not only documented the action but supported the Park directly through their participation. We invite you to scroll through and relive the magic of the weekend. If you ARE one these storytellers - Thank You :)

Want to be featured here?

Thank you again for every one of our Press Pass Program Participants. If you are one of those participants make sure to submit your work. Once it’s up we’ll post it here for everyone to enjoy.

If you’re interested in having your art featured here make sure to get your Press Pass next year!