Chances are that you’ve heard of the Ouray Ice Park, but if you’re not already an ice climber, you may not know much about visiting it. Ouray is a small town surrounded by big mountains in adjacent national forest land. Guided backcountry skiing, soaking in the hot springs and snowshoeing are just a few of the outdoor recreation opportunities, but the big draw in the winter in this town a five-hour drive from Denver is ice climbing. This winter, the ice park celebrates its 25th anniversary with a target opening date of Dec.