Ouray Ice Park Membership Program

The Ouray Ice Park is a FREE and PUBLIC ice climbing park created and operated by the nonprofit organization Ouray Ice Park, Inc. Our mission is to inspire and enhance the lives of the communities we serve, and that is why we keep the Ice Park free to the public, every winter. But there is a cost to building the Ouray Ice Park, and we need the support of the climbing community to help make that happen!

IT COSTS

 
 

TO OPERATE THE OURAY ICE PARK

That is why we created our membership program. Members receive exclusive benefits, including early access to the Ice Park, and your membership fees go directly to funding our operations.


Membership Levels

Benefits

  • EARLY ACCESS to the Ouray Ice Park

  • Membership Swag

  • Discounts with Local Businesses

    • Basecamp Ouray: 15% off gear rentals. *Show your digital membership card at their shop to receive your discount.

    • The Gray Tavern: $2 dollars off drinks. *Show your digital membership card at the tavern to receive your discount.

    • KJ Wood Distillers: 10% off a bottle purchase from their tasting room. *Show your digital membership card at their store to receive your discount.

    • Mountain Fever Shirts and Gifts: 20% off all merchandise. *Show your digital membership card at the store to receive your discount.

    • Ouray Hot Springs Pool: 20% off daily admission. *Show your digital membership card at the desk to receive your discount.

    • Ouray Main Street Inn: 10% off lodging. *Not valid for third party bookings; must book with the Main Street Inn directly.

    • Ouray Riverside Resort: 20% off lodging & 20% off at their store & restaurant. *Restrictions apply; please click here to view all rules when booking or visiting their store and/or restaurant.

    • The Outlaw: 10% off at their restaurant. *Show your digital membership card at their restaurant to receive your discount.

    • Quality Inn: 20% off lodging. *Not valid for third party bookings; must book with the Quality Inn directly.

    • Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs: $25 dollar gift card for all Pro and Ambassador-level members. *This does not include Basic-level members at this time. This gift card will be mailed to you upon registration.

  • Discounts with Outdoor Brands

  • NEW: Member Events

    • Throughout this season, we will be hosting different member events every month. More info below!


Benefits

  • EARLY ACCESS to the Ouray Ice Park

  • Membership Swag

  • Discounts with Local Businesses

  • Discounts with Outdoor Brands

  • PLUS: ONE FREE All Access Pass & Gear Card to the 2024 Ouray Ice Festival ($85 dollar value).

  • NEW: Member Events


Benefits

  • EARLY ACCESS to the Ouray Ice Park

  • Membership Swag

  • Discounts with Local Businesses

  • Discounts with Outdoor Brands

  • PLUS: EARLY ACCESS to the Ouray Ice Park ONE WEEK before we open to the public. Condition-dependent.

  • AND: TWO FREE All Access Passes & Gear Cards to the 2024 Ouray Ice Festival ($170 dollar value). 

  • NEW: Member Events


Member Events

March TBA

 

February

 

Mountainfilm on Tour - Ouray

An evening of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films.

When: Sunday, February 18th, 2024 | Doors open at 5:30pm | Showtime 6pm

Location: Ouray Community Center | Ice Park Members $15 + raffle ticket | Non-members $30

 
 
 

Skills Classes with Guide Micah Lewkowitz:

Top-Managed Belay Techniques

When: Saturday, February 17th from 11:30am - 3:30pm | Meet at Dick’s Chalet at the Ouray Ice Park (Pic O’ Vic area) and then we’ll be based at the Pic O’ Vic tripod anchors.

Who: This event is FREE for Ouray Ice Park members, taught by local, AMGA certified guide, Micah Lewkowitz, with Splitter Alpine Adventures

Gear: A helmet, harness and crampons are mandatory. If you have it, bring your belay device, various cord and slings for anchor construction, several non-locking and screwgate carabiners, and a dynamic climbing rope.

Topics covered: Anchor considerations and several common styles of construction, how to lower a climber from above, how to belay a climber from above, communication techniques and simple rescue solutions from above.

NOTE: this clinic will not involve actual live-load climbing and instead will be ground school focused to maximize learning opportunities.

 
 
 

Skills Classes with Guide Micah Lewkowitz:

Ice Anchors

When: Saturday, February 17 from 8:30am - 11:30am | Meet at Dick’s Chalet at the Ouray Ice Park (Pic O’ Vic area) and then we’ll be based at the Kid’s Wall

Who: This event is FREE for Ouray Ice Park members, taught by local, AMGA certified guide, Micah Lewkowitz, with Splitter Alpine Adventures

Gear: A helmet, harness and crampons are mandatory. If you have it, bring your ice screws, various cord and slings for anchor construction, and several non-locking and screwgate carabiners.

Topics covered: Ice screw placement considerations, multipoint screw anchor construction options, v-threads, different types of anchors for different purposes, and multipitch anchor considerations.

NOTE: this clinic will not involve actual live-load climbing and instead will be ground school focused to maximize learning opportunities.

 

January

 

Presentations:

Anna Pfaff and Mike Gardner Talk Recent Adventures

When: Friday, January 12th, 2023 | doors open at 6pm, presentations begin at 6:30pm

Location: Basecamp Ouray in downtown Ouray. There is limited capacity at this venue, so first come first served. Non-members can still attend, but will pay a $25 dollar door ticket.

 
 
 

Skills Classes with Guide Micah Lewkowitz:

Top-Managed Belay Techniques

Learn the safest and most efficient methods for belaying a climber from top-managed areas such as in Pic O’ Vic and Between The Bridges with Micah Lewkowitz of Splitter Alpine Adventures who is a local AMGA certified guide.

When: January 13th, 2024 from 11am - 3pm

Location: Meet at Dick’s Chalet and then the group will be based at Between the Bridges and the Kids’ Wall

 

December

 

Tool Sharpening Class

Veteran Ice Farmer and Ranger Tres teaches you how to sharpen your tools and crampons!

When: Saturday, December 16th, 2023 | 11am to 1pm

Location: At the Powderhouse in the Ice Park

 

Additional Membership Benefits

Swag

Upon registration, you will be mailed custom member swag including one Ice Park Member buff & stickers, PLUS instant coffee packets from First Ascent Coffee Roasters!


Membership Stats This Season

 
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# of Members: 811

Last Year’s Total: 828

Funds Raised: $72,325

Last Year’s Total: $73,675