From an email received:
Dear Ice Climber:
How time flies. Can you believe that another ice climbing season is almost
upon us? We’ve been busy all summer getting the Ouray Ice Park ready for
the 15,000 climbers that use it annually.
Here’s what we’ve been up to while you’ve been out rock climbing,
kayaking, trail running and mountain biking:
- Trail maintenance
- Fixed Line Installation
- Safety Signage Installation
- Pressure Testing the Water System
- System Maintenance
- Expanding our merchandise program and online store
- Preparing for the 2007 Ouray Ice Festival
- Finalizing the land swap with the USFS, private landowners and Ouray
County. This will put all of the ice park into City Ownership by October
2007 !!
- Torque tested all of the existing bolts in the Ouray Ice Park
replaced any worn or suspect anchors.
The 12th Annual Ouray Ice Festival will be held January 10-15, 2007. For
information visit www.ourayicefestival.com
We are beginning our 2007 Membership Drive Campaign as of this mailer.
This year a membership costs only $40 dollars for the entire climbing
season. This year, local businesses will again be offering substantial
discounts (like 20% off lodging) only to members of the Ice Park. Someone
estimated that, by receiving these discounts, it only takes a two-day stay
in Ouray to get back the $40 that your membership costs.
Help support the world’s greatest free ice climbing asset with your
contribution. For more information, visit www.ourayicepark.com or call
Erin Eddy at 970.325.4288.