All In Ice Fest | Ouray, Colorado

Location

Ouray, Colorado
Exact meeting location will be shared with registered participants prior to the event.

Led By

Thomas Laymon
Eddy Choz

Sponsored By

Negus In Nature

Overview

The Street to Trails Photo Hike is a guided winter photo experience designed to bridge everyday spaces into wild terrain—moving from the streets of Ouray into the surrounding alpine landscape. Participants will explore storytelling through photography, movement, and observation while learning how to capture both people and place in winter environments. This experience emphasizes creative expression, presence, and community connection.

What to Bring

• Camera or smartphone
• Comfortable winter hiking shoes or boots
• Warm layers (weather can change quickly)
• Hat and gloves
• Water
• Personal snacks
• A curious mind and open energy

We Provide

• Guided photo hike and storytelling prompts
• Photography support and creative direction
• A supportive, welcoming community space
• Time for reflection, exploration, and connection

Schedule

Late Morning – Meet-Up & Introduction
Participants will meet in Ouray for a group link-up and orientation. Thomas Laymon and Eddy Choz will introduce the goals for the day, review safety considerations, discuss pacing for winter movement, and set creative intentions for the hike.

Late Morning–Early Afternoon – Photo Hike & Storytelling
We’ll move from town streets into nearby trails and overlooks, focusing on:
• Environmental storytelling
• Portrait and action photography
• Observing light, texture, and movement in winter
• Capturing both the landscape and the people within it

There will be pauses throughout the hike for instruction, individual exploration, and group moments.

Friday Afternoon – Sledding & Community Hang

Location: Near Vinegar Hill

After the hike, we’ll shift gears and lean into play.
• Sledding session near Vinegar Hill
• Casual downtime, laughter, and community bonding
• A chance to reset before the evening gathering
Location: Maggie’s Brewery- Burgers and BREWS

Friday Evening –Open Mic Storytelling

• Group dinner with burgers and brews
• Open mic storytelling session
• Stories from the road, the ice, the past year, and the season ahead
• A welcoming space for reflection, laughter, and shared experience