The sun rises on the town of Ouray on Friday, Jan. 24. The establishment of the Ouray Ice Park has transformed the winter economy from a once sleepy, quiet place to a bustling international winter destination. In recent years, Ouray Ice Park, Inc. has estimated 20,000 climber days a season, which might last three months. A study found the ice park generated $17.8 million in spending during the 2021-’22 season. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)