A warm, dry winter in Ouray had a domino effect for many Ouray businesses and recreation programs, including the city's annual Cabin Fever Day on Feb. 21, which was moved from Lee's Ski Hill to Fellin Park due to a lack of snow. For the second year in a row, the event featured inflatable bounce houses at the park instead of the usual ski races. Photo by Erin McIntyre | Ouray County Plaindealer
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Businesses weather weak winter
Lodging tax revenue slides as motels, climbing guides lick wounds after too-brief Ice Park season
Warm temperatures and limited snowfall weakened sectors of Ouray's winter economy this year, triggering the shortest climbing season in the history of the Ouray Ice Park and cutting into profits for guiding companies, hotels and some other businesses.
