Ouray Mountain Guides

Your guide to mountain hiking, biking, and climbing

The Ouray Mountains have attracted outdoors enthusiasts such as yourself for many years. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the town of Ouray has earned the moniker "Switzerland of America." Its population numbers around 800, but the town plays host to thousands more every summer as people from all across this nation gather to experience the majesty of the mountains. Ouray is home to both Ice Climbing and Hot Springs, and Box Canyon Falls.

It's not just the town of Ouray, many of the surrounding towns are very conveniently located to natural wonder. Telluride is home to a major ski resort, and in the summer there are numerous weekend festifals such as Telluride Film Festival, which hosted the premieres of such notable films as Sling Blade, Amelie, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and many others.

So, regardless of whether you seek thrilling outdoor adventure or an amazing cultural experience, the Ouray Mountains region of Colorado is a place where you can indulge your desires for excitement and entertainment.

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Fall Colors in the Ouray Mountains