Christian Mills walks around the yearly Ice Fest in cowboy boots in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
A climbers competes in the annual Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)- Climbers strap on their crampons by the fire during the annual Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- Climbers participate in the yearly Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- Climbers participate in the yearly Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- A climber rappels into the canyon at the annual Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- A climbers works his way up under the spectator bridge at the yearly Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- Marcus Garcia, a route setter at the Ice Park, congratulates Jessica Perez on her climb at the yearly Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- A climber works his way up the ice at the yearly Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- A climber competes at the annual Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- Jessica Perez, of Golden, Colorado ascends her Women’s lead climb during the UIAA Ice Climbing Continental Open competition at the yearly Ice Festiva in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Perez finished in 7th overall. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- Crystal Tadlock, dressed as Barbie for the annual Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- Climbers work their up a climb near the competition wall during the annual Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- A climber works his way up at the yearly Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- Climbers participate in the yearly Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
- Jonathan Zagg, a Ridgway local, competes at the yearly Ice Fest in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
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Christian Mills walks around the yearly Ice Fest in cowboy boots in Ouray, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Photo by Nina Riggio/Special to The Denver Post)
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Ice climbers and spectators gathered in Ouray, Colorado for the 29th Annual Ouray Ice Festival & Competition. The festival, which draws ice climbers from around the world includes competitions, clinics and gear demos.
