ICE(LESS) CLINICS

The Ouray Ice Park has always been a collaboration between human effort and the natural world. We farm the ice, but nature provides the canvas. This season, the temperatures have been uncharacteristically warm. We have been listening closely to the canyon, and right now, the ice simply isn't forming to a standard that is safe for climbing. Out of respect for the environment and for the safety of our climbers, we are cancelling on-ice climbing clinics for the 2026 Ouray Ice Festival.

Adaptability is the core skill of any alpinist. Since we cannot be on the ice, we are shifting our focus to the skills that get you to the ice and home safely.

Our staff, guide partners, sponsors, and athletes are currently creating a whole new lineup of clinics! We are launching ice(less) clinics focusing on technical systems: dry tooling techniques, climbing systems, crevasse & self rescue, and so many more rad outdoor events. These are the skills that make you a better, safer climber in any environment.