Dear Friends of Ice Climbing:
The 11th annual Ouray Ice Festival was a huge success. From clinics to a
field of international competitors, the weekend provided all who came with
much to take home. Next year’s festival is already in the works, with many
positive ideas being explored. We look forward to seeing you at that fest
in January 2007
We are proud to announce that Bill Whitt will take over the reigns as
president of the Ice Park and Ice Festival Board of Directors. Bill has
been around since the park’s inception. He is the owner of the Victorian
Inn, one of our yearly Ice Park sponsors.
Bill will be working with a revamped board in the coming year. The board
plans to make improvements to both the park and festival infrastructures.
If you have an ideas or comments for the board, please let them know. Our
e-mail is oipi@ouraynet.com
Cold temperatures have kept our ice farmers Rob and Malcolm busy. The ice
has been great through February and we have continued re-hydration. If
cold weather patterns hold, we are looking at another 4 weeks of climbing.
Please be sure to check conditions before making any major plans to ice
climb at the park during March.
From the ice side, (still love sticking my tongue to it)
Erin Eddy
Executive Director