The show will go on for the 2021 Ouray Ice Festival. But rather than crammed shoulder-to-shoulder above the Uncompahgre Gorge, spectators will be spread thousands of miles apart.

The COVID-19 pandemic has yet again scuttled plans for an in-person event in Ouray County, one that historically draws thousands of people from around the world to the area. But new Ice Park Executive Director Peter O’Neil is using it as an opportunity to reimagine the 26th annual festival while building more suppo...