Tag: Ouray Ice Festival
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Looking back on Ouray Ice Park’s 30 years — and ahead to uncertain future
In the mid-1990s, from his previous home in Steamboat Springs, Mike Gibbs was hearing about an icy realm unlike any other growing in a rocky pocket of southwest Colorado. “The word was there was some man-made, farmed ice park down in Ouray,” Gibbs recalled, “and there was a bunch of different climbing.” He arrived in…
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8 quintessential winter events to check out in Colorado this season
When the temperatures drop, Colorado’s party fever rises. Yes, we love our winters. Where the cold and snow once froze activity in the early days of our historic mountain towns, activity now ramps up with much more than skiing. Here are eight bucket list events across the state: International Snow Sculpture Championships Breckenridge, Jan. 20-29…
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Ouray Ice Park opens for season on heels of ‘game-changer’ agreement
A famed arena for ice climbing has opened for the season in southwest Colorado — the start of an annual winter tradition that also represents the beginning of a bright, new future for access. Ouray’s City Council recently approved the transfer of a private parcel in Ouray Ice Park to city government. The agreement regarded 7½…
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6 winter festivals not to miss in Colorado
Ullr Fest (Dec. 7-8): Ullr is the Norse god of snow. He is the subject of praise in this two-day celebration appropriately timed in the early part of ski season, when hopes are high for snow. A parade shuts down Breckenridge’s Main Street, a world record shotski is attempted and a bonfire caps things off. Ouray…
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Keep the holiday spirit going at these winter festivals around Colorado
Still have that holiday buzz? You can keep the party going throughout January at winter festivals across Colorado. Berthoud Snowfest, Jan. 11-14 This winter festival hosted by Berthoud’s historic Main Street will feature the Colorado Snow Sculpting Competition, where you can see artists carving their masterpieces ahead of the competition starting Monday. In addition to…
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10 classic Colorado winter festivals for celebrating the season
The holidays are over, but Colorado’s winter celebrations continue. At least, they’re scheduled to continue. Here we spotlight some classic happenings on the calendar, but with the spread of COVID-19, be sure to check for the latest updates and guidelines. Ouray Ice Festival When: Jan. 20-23 Where: Ouray Price: Free, nightly events and clinics have admission…