Mike and I drove out to Ouray, Colorado to go ice climbing this weekend and celebrate his birthday. Here are some shots from the day.
Ouray, Colorado is tucked in the San Juan mountains. They consider themselves the Switzerland the US. It is quiet in the winter and home to the Ouray Ice Park. We are staying in a quaint Inn downtown.
Ouray was a mining town, so remnants of the past dot the breathtaking scenery.
We watched this chick do this mixed route (ice and rock climbing). Getting excited about an early start tomorrow.
Some of the ice is really blue and thick from the cold temperatures.The park is man made allowing for over 200 routes to exist in one area. Can't wait to post more pictures tomorrow.