What better way to kick off 2014 than with a few jitters, chattering teeth, and a full serving of adrenaline as you carefully choose where to swing your axe next??
That’s what will be happening in the little town of Ouray, Colorado, as people from all over the country travel to Ouray to participate in one of the largest ice festivals in the nation. This will be our 10th year attending and there are MANY reasons we keep coming back!
It will all kick off on Thursday night, January 9th, with presentations and delicious beers brewed in the heart of the San Juan Mountains.
Here is a full schedule of events.
As we roll into the weekend, all the action will be at the Ice Park from 8 AM until 3 PM. Here is where you will find our tent with an array of activities and overall awesomeness.
–Demo our packs– Whether you own an Osprey Pack or in the market for a climbing pack, come try out our Mutant or Variant packs designed for all your winter endeavors.
–Win a pack!: Do you “Shoot to the Moon”? We challenge you to reach for the stars as we will have a game with prizes such as shirts, hats, and even a pack! All proceeds will go to
CAIC, a non-profit organization that reports avy conditions for the great state of Colorado.–Majka Burhardt Poster Signing: That’s right folks! We have the lovely Majka signing posters at the Ouray Community Center on Friday! Stop by between 6-7:30 PM to meet the Ice Queen and receive a signed poster!
–Fit Specialist on Site: Our staff are the cream of the crop when it comes to fitting the pack of your dreams. Feel free to stop by and ask questions, geek out on our gear, or receive a life-changing high-five.
–20% off all Osprey Packs at Ouray Mountain Sports: Its a “Win-Win” sort of deal as you can demo first and receive a 20% off the pack of your dreams!
–Clinics With San Juan Mountain Guides: San Juan Mountain Guides is the premiere guide company of the San Juans. They work with top tier athletes from all over the world to bring you the highest quality of clinics and experiences. Maximize your experience at Ouray Ice Festival by signing up for their variety of courses, happening on both Friday and Saturday. Our own athletes, Ben Clark and Majka Burhardt will be teaching clinics as well! Check out the available clinics here.
We hope to see you there!
