Ouray is a quiet winter wonderland... unless, of course, you're an ice climber!

The Ouray Ice Park, the world's first ice climbing park, displays dramatic frozen waterfalls dotted with climbers in their bright colored gear. Winter in the San Juan Mountains brings powder snow, deep and untouched-ripe for back-country adventures on skis, snowboards, snowshoes and snowmobiles. Ouray has its own ski hill with a free towrope-popular with locals and visitors alike. Or, stay in Ouray and ski the world-class slopes of Telluride at significantly discounted rates!

Skiing & Snowboarding
Ski or snowboard in pristine back country conditions or ski Telluride at a discount.

Hot Springs
Let the naturally heated, sulfur-free hot springs warm your soul and soothe your muscles through the winter.

Sledding
Create family fun and memories while sledding in town or in the back country.

Crosscountry Skiing and Snowshoeing
Numerous trails provide cross country skiing and snow shoeing access to take in the special charm of this beautiful valley blanketed in snow.

Snowmobiling
Ouray is the perfect hub to experience the thrill of the back country snowmobile trails in the San Juan Mountains.