Our Program
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Each night at social hour, 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM:
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Come and relax, eat some snacks, drink some soft drinks, and enjoy the company of other canyoneers.
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Our volunteers will be available to help you plan out the following days activities.
Wednesday
06:00 AM to 06:00 PM canyon adventures (read more)
07:00 AM Ouray Canyon Safety Workshop in the Community Center
08:00 AM to 9:00 AM Registration table in the community center
07:00 PM Ouray Canyon Safety Workshop in the Community Center
05:00 PM to 8:00 PM Registration table in the community center
06:00 PM Traverse line works shop in community center
05:00 - 08:00 PM Social
Thursday,
05:00 PM to 08:00 PM Registration table in the community center
06:00 AM to 06:00 PM canyon adventures (read more)
05:00 - 08:00 PM Social in the Community Center.
Friday,
06:00 AM to 06:00 PM canyon adventures (read more)
05:00 PM to 07:00 PM Registration table in the community center
07:00 PM j
07:45 PM Movie!
05:00 - 08:00 PM Social in the Community Center
Saturday,
06:00 AM to 06:00 PM canyon adventures (read more)
05:30 PM Buffet Dinner
06:30 PM Gear raffle to benefit the Ouray Mountain Rescue Team
Sunday,
06:00 AM to 06:00 PM canyon adventures (read more) and safe trip home
The City of Ouray
Ouray is the quintessential mountain town, population 850 people (150 mule deer, 24 Pronghorn sheep, 2 mountain lions, and 6 black bear, more or less), elevation 7800 ft, no traffic lights in town, only one the county. Ouray sits on the floor of a small box canyon with steep walls to 10,000 ft. Hiking in the Ouray area typically involves 1,000 ft vertical gain for every mile hiked.
The town of Ouray is an outdoor adventure sports community. For years it has been popular among the hiking, backpacking, ice climbing, and 4WD communities. Recent developments are extensive rock climbing, canyoning, and freshly opened Via Ferratta. The locals all support these activities and welcome canyoneering as another outdoor adventure sport.
Grocery Stores & Markets:
Ouray has one small market to purchase food. Larger grocery stores are available in Montrose, Colorado or Durango, Colorado on the way into town. Ouray has two wine and spirits stores, two microbreweries, one distillery, all on Main Street
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Restaurants:
Ouray has several restaurants along Main Street. Just 15-20 minutes north of Ouray, Ridgway also offers more dining opportunities.
Need information about Ouray? Discover Ouray, restaurants, activities, local events, where to stay, and more. Click the picture to learn about the city and surrounding area.
