Ouray Ice Climbing Competition Documentaries

Durations: 2 x 25’

For the past 25 years, the annual Ouray Ice Festival in Ouray, Colorado, has grown into one of the world's top ice climbing competitions, drawing elite men and women ice climbers from every corner of the globe. But with the pandemic shutting down nearly all worldwide ice climbing competitions, the 2021 Ouray Ice Climbing Competition was in serious jeopardy. Despite the odds, Ouray Ice Park and climbing officials were determined to host the competition and keep the tradition alive - not only for the athletes, but also for the very livelihood of the town itself. An unprecedented year called for an unprecedented event - one that would be live-streamed for the first time in ice fest history. But can they pull it off? Topping Out tells the remarkable story of one of the premier ice climbing venues in the world and the race to re-imagine a 2021 event — with all the history, tradition, personalities and back-stories of the organizers, founders and competing athletes. Plus, action-packed, nail-biting highlights you won’t want to miss.