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  • What is the Ouray Ice Park?
    • The Ouray Ice Park is a man-made ice climbing site located in a spectacular natural gorge just outside Ouray, Colorado. It features over 200 ice and mixed climbs within walking distance from the park entrance.
  • Who manages the Ouray Ice Park?
    • The park is managed by the City of Ouray, the non-profit organization Ouray Ice Park, Inc., and several private and public landowners.
  • How is the ice in Ouray Ice Park created?
    • Each November, a group of volunteers and staff known as "the ice farmers" transform the Uncompahgre Gorge into an ice-climbing paradise. They spray the canyon walls with water using 250 sprinklers to create the ice formations.
  • How many climbing routes are available?
    • The park offers over 150 man-made ice and mixed climbs spread across 11 distinct climbing areas and approximately three miles of vertical terrain.
  • Where is Ouray Ice Park located?
    • 280 Co Rd 361, Ouray, CO 81427
  • How can visitors contact Ouray Ice Park?
    • You can reach them by calling 970-325-4288.
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