Let It Snow!

When it's time for winter sports, it's time to head to Ouray. Just when many vacation towns begin to close down for the cold winter months, Colorado towns come alive. From skiing and snowboarding at nearby Telluride to snowshoeing through town and climbing at the ice park, winter sports abound in Ouray. And, when you're ready to explore the surrounding towns, check out the snowmobile companies that operate out of Silverton and Durango.

Skiing and Snowboarding

Great skiing at the world-famous Telluride Ski Resort is less than an easy hour's drive from Ouray.

For details, information, and snow conditions, please visit the Telluride Ski Resort Web site.

Ice Climbing

Ouray Ice Park
CR 361
970-325-4288

Mountaineering and Cross-Country Skiing

Above Ouray Ice & Tower Rock Climbing School
Info@TowerGuides.com
450 Main Street
888-345-9061

Hawks Drift Guides, LLC
hawksdrift@msn.com
480 Main Street (on Fifth)
970-325-7252

Ouray Mountain Sports
leo@ouraysports.com
722 Main Street
970-325-4284

San Juan Mountain Guides, LLC
info@ourayclimbing.com
970-325-4925

Snowmobile

Ice Pirates Guided Tours
krur@frontier.net
6867 CR 203
Durango, CO
970-247-3706

Red Mountain Jeep® Rentals & Snowmobile Tours
694 Green Street
Silverton, CO
970-387-5512

Snowshoeing

Hawks Drift Guides, LLC
hawksdrift@msn.com
480 Main Street (on Fifth)
970-325-7252

The Ouray Trail Group sells detailed maps of local trails, which are available at area businesses and the visitor’s center.