Every year the
Ouray Ice Fest takes place in the scenic, mining, mountain town of Ouray, CO. Nestled in the San Juans, just getting there in winter can be an adventure, but once you arrive you are guaranteed a good time. Outdoor enthusiasts from all over come to watch and participate in some great ice climbing at the Ouray ice park and then recover from bad cases of the
screaming barfies at the Ouray Brewery. This year, once again, a group of eager BAMRUvians attended the ice fest to work on their ice climbing skills and rub shoulders with Conrad Anker.
If you're thinking about going in 2014, or would like to try your hand at ice climbing (or other adventures) check out
San Juan Mountain Guides, a guiding company run by a classmate of mine on a NOLS India Mountaineering course in 1999! In the Bay Area you can hook up with several guides in the Sierras.
SMI,
SMC,
SMG or the
AAI. The
AAC also generally holds an ice climbing weekend in Coldstream Canyon every January. Enjoy and climb safe!
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| BAMRU with Conrad Anker |
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| Eszter on Ice |
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| Chris on Ice |
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