Last winter, photographer Katie Botwin spent a day in the Ouray Ice Park in Ouray, Colorado. The park is made using the city’s overflow water to turn the Uncompahgre Gorge into a stunning wonderland of gleaming ice. The three miles of vertical terrain offer a range of options for expert climbers and first-timers. Below are stunning images from Katie’s trip, along with her tips for experiencing this epic trip yourself.
Watching a skilled climber can help you learn how to climb more efficiently and smoothly. Though your forearms will inevitably begin to burn, learning how to properly engage your legs while climbing can help increase the number of laps you’re able to take. Above, Kerr gets playful with an ice pillar.