Ice Skating

When the temperatures drop, find a frozen surface and lace up some skates. Both natural bodies of water and area ice rinks offer sensational seasonal skating in the Southwest. Ice skating is an activity that fosters fun and fine motor skills. While some skate for sport, others enjoy the leisurely exercise. The sport with a rich history rooted in tradition is an essential skill for other activities like curling, figure skating and ice hockey, too.

CHAPMAN HILL

During the winter, the refrigerated rink at Chapman Hill in Durango provides excellent ice skating for the public as well as youth and adult hockey leagues. The pavilion has bleachers, concessions and a sitting area with a fireplace. Ice skate rentals and lessons are available.

ANDREWS LAKE

Located just 15 miles north of Purgatory Resort off Highway 550, Andrews Lake is an amazing area open for winter recreation that includes incredible mountain vistas covered in fluffy snow. Though open for cross-country skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing, it is closed to snowmobiles, so visitors can soak in the serene landscape on the natural surface lake. This venue is BYOS (bring your own skates).

RIVER CENTER SKATING POND

Pagosa Springs maintains a free skating pond behind River Center at the east end of town. When the ice is at least four inches thick, staking is permitted from dawn to 10 p.m. except during the nights when ice-maintenance operations are being performed. Visitors can rent ice skates Summit Ski & Sports.

KENDALL MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA

Free skating is available for guests at the large outdoor skating rink surrounded by the San Juan Mountains at Kendall Mountain Recreation Area. Bundle up and bring your own equipment. Or grab gear rentals while the Lift Shack is open at the Kendall Mountain Community Center.

ROTARY PARK RINK

The Ouray ice skating rink is located at Rotary Park, approximately one mile north of the Hot Springs Pool. Maintained by volunteers, the rink typically opens late December. There is a small warming hut located at the rink, and lights allow for evening skating.

TOWN PARK AND HANLEY ICE RINK

Telluride’s Town Park has both an outdoor and indoor rink. The outdoor rinks offers skating for the whole family on a natural pond surrounded by splendid mountain scenery. The Andy Hanley Ice Rink is a regulation-sized, refrigerated indoor hockey rink and the venue for regional and local leagues. The rink is also open for public skate in the early afternoon. Skate rentals are available at the Nordic Center.

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE ICE RINK

A full-service ice rink complete with lights and music operated by Madeline Hotel and Residences is open daily from noon to 9 p.m. for skating and special events at Reflection Plaza. The rink typically offers free skating from noon to 1 p.m. Visitors can rent skates, and other equipment from the hotel.

BEAVER POND

Located near Telluride Town Park, Beaver Pond is another natural pond where residents often play pickup games of ice hockey and enjoy leisurely skating. Because this area isn’t maintained by any organization, snowy seasons can leave this space covered. But sunny days can create calm conditions, perfect for playing outdoors. Just don’t forget your gear.

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