Ouray Ice Festival 2016
The biggest Ice Festival in North America, the Ouray Ice Festival 2016 is poised to celebrate its 21st year to help support the operating costs of the Ouray Ice Park, a 401c3 Non-Profit. Ice climbers, manufacturers, inspiring speakers and enthusiastic climbers will converge on the town of Ouray for this event. The Ice Festival kicks off Thursday January 14th and celebrates women in ice climbing. Parties, music, films, gear expos and of course competitions will entertain spectators and test competitors through the entire weekend.
Schedule of Events:
THURSDAY JANUARY 14, 2016
Kick Off Party Sponsored by Rab, American Alpine Club
and Upslope Brewing Company
Location: Community Center (340 6th Ave)
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Band: Rapidgrass 7:00pm-8:00pm
Price: $10.00
Presentation: Angela Van Wiemeersch “Zion Ice” 8:00pm – 9:00pm
FRIDAY JANUARY 15, 2016
Outdoor Gear Expo
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 8:00am-3:00pm
Ouray Ice Festival Clinics
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 9:30am & 12:30pm
Free Adult Walk-Up Climbing
Location: Ouray Ice Park (near the upper bridge)
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Dinner provided by the Ouray Volunteer Fire Department,
Beer provided by Upslope Brewing Company, Music, Silent Auction
and Presentations
Location: Community Center (340 6th Ave)
Time: 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Price: $30.00
Dinner: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Silent Auction: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Presentation: Angelika Rainer “Vertical Dreams” 7:30pm-8:30pm
Presentation: Kitty Calhoun “Last Ascents” 8:30pm -9:30pm
dZi Foundation presents MountainFilm. Beer will be provided.
“Transforming Nepal’s remote communities since 1998”
Location: Wright Opera House (472 Main Street)
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Price: $20.00
SATURDAY JANUARY 16, 2016
Outdoor Gear Expo
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 8:00am-3:00pm
Ouray Ice Festival Clinics
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 9:30am & 12:30pm
Free Adult Walk-Up Climbing
Location: Ouray Ice Park (near the upper bridge)
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Free Kids Climbing College
Location Ouray Ice Park (near the upper bridge)
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Ouray Ice Festival Elite Mixed Climbing Competition
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Live Auction, Beer Provided by Upslope Brewing Company, Presentation,
Jeff Lowe Award, Music
Location: Community Center (340 6th Ave)
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Price: $20.00
Presentation: Emily Harrington ““Passion Spectrum” 7:00pm – 8:00pm
dZi Foundation presents Mountain Film. Beer will be provided
“Transforming Nepal’s remote communities since 1998”
Location: Wright Opera House (472 Main Street)
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Price: $20.00
Petzl Party! Beer Provided by Upslope Brewing Company
Location: Community Center (340 6th Ave)
Theme: Ice Pirates!…ARRR!
Time: 9:30pm – 1:00am
Price: $20.00
SUNDAY JANUARY 17, 2016
Outdoor Gear Expo
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 8:00am-2:00pm
Ouray Ice Festival Clinics
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 9:30am & 12:30pm
Free Adult Walk-Up Climbing
Location: Ouray Ice Park (near the upper bridge)
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Free Kids Climbing College
Location Ouray Ice Park (near the upper bridge)
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Hari Berger Speed Competition Sponsored by LOWA
Location: Ouray Ice Park
Time: 9:00am
Asolo Awards Ceremony
Location: Lower Bridge
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Closing Party: dZi Foundation presents Mountain Film. Beer will be provided
“Transforming Nepal’s remote communities since 1998”
Location: Wright Opera House (472 Main Street)
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Price: $10.00
Not an Ice Climber? This event is a great spectator sport too. Head to Ouray.
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