Ouray Ice Park News December 2005
Ice Park to Open December 17th
Despite the unusually warm weather in November, Rob has been out there
making ice. He has a great base coat and is building on it daily. Many of
the backcountry climbs are also coming in: Eureka, South Mineral and
Skylight are all forming nicely.
There are still a few clinic spots left. You can sign up with this link
through the Ice Festival Website,
http://www.ourayicefestival.com/clinics.php or go directly to San Juan
Mountain Guides, http://ourayclimbing.com/
The competitive fields for the Ouray Ice Festival have been set, and the
invited field is truly international. There is also an open field vying to
dethrone the best. Make time in your festival schedule to watch the best
in the world from our new, close-to-the-action viewing stand.
The new Ice Park merchandise is on its way, and you will be the first to
preview our collection right here at www.ourayicefestival.com. A new
subtitle will be posted as soon as the merchandise arrives. Be the first
to show off these new fashion statements.
The park and festival are pleased to welcome new Ouray business sponsors,
Mouse’s Chocolates, Artisans Bakery, Billy Goat Gruffs, 736 Main Street
(sushi), North Moon Gallery, Sara Sharpe’s Secret Garden B&B and Fine
Catering, and Apteka Liquor and Convenience. We thank these merchants for
joining the ice side. Make sure to patronize these and all the business
members displaying the ice park smile.
We are continuing to work toward a better festival. We have added a slide
presentation Saturday night following the auction in the San Juan Room of
the Community Center.
Only one month till the fest. Have you made plans yet?
Garry Schalla
Associate Director
OIPI