Our Program
Each night at social hour, 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM:
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Come and relax, eat some snacks, drink some beer, check out the latest in canyoneering gear, 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.
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Vendors will be available if you need to pick up any last minute equipment.
Wednesday, August 14
08:00 AM to 09:00 AM Ouray Canyon Safety Workshop in the Community Center
08:00 AM to 9:00 AM Registration table in the community center
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Basic First Aid Skills - The skills every canyoneer should possess (read more) At the Community Center
04:00 PM to 05:00 PM Ouray Canyon Safety Workshop in the Community Center
05:00 PM to 8:00 PM Registration table in the community center
05:00 - 08:00 PM Social in the Community Center
06:00 AM to 06:00 PM canyon adventures (read more)
Thursday, August 15
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, August 16
06:00 AM to 06:00 PM canyon adventures (read more)
5:00 PM to 07:00 PM Registration table in the community center
05:00 - 08:00 PM Social in the Community Center
Saturday, August 17
06:00 AM to 06:00 PM canyon adventures (read more)
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Buffet Evening Party and Social in the Community Center. Gear Raffle. Planning your next day adventure. Our volunteers will be available to help you plan out the following days activities
Sunday, August 18
06:00 AM to 06:00 PM canyon adventures (read more)
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 there are plans to build a Via Ferratta soon. 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.
