As the rest of the country bakes in the blistering hot July sun, visitors to Durango are enjoying a mid-80’s summerfest at 6,500’ above sea level. With sun-shining, river-bubbling, breezy days in town, Durango is looking like a postcard perfect destination for summer vacation. With great weather…
From the bow of an inflatable paddleboard, visitors gain intimate access to Durango’s most vibrant aquatic areas. Alpine lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, pristine with snowmelt, invite exciting adventures beyond the red dirt trails. Whether you’re looking for a change in perspective or a new fitness…
“Take only pictures and leave only footprints.” The age old adage celebrating the principles of Leave No Trace means everything to the city of Durango. Home to some of the most pristine wilderness in the domestic United States, it’s a community-wide effort to maintain our scenic southwest. With…
In a single word, the Durango experience is nourishing. Hiking the San Juan, rafting the Animas River, and allowing yourself time to unplug is rejuvenating for your mind, body, and soul. Fueling your body and feeling good about what you eat is easy when you know where to turn. Nutrient-dense and…
With only a few days to spend in Durango, we had a difficult choice to make. Between the hundreds of hiking trails awaiting at our doorstep, how many did we have time to explore? Wanting to climb as many peaks on as many trails as possible, we devised an itinerary that included the best ridgeline…
Summer is the season of adventure in southwest Colorado, a time for mountain climbing, river rafting, and deep wilderness exploration. As one of the oldest, safest, and most convenient guide companies in town, few know adventure better than Durango Rivertrippers. This summer, join the Durango…
One hundred miles of natural surface trails can be found just within Durango’s city limits. Venture further and you’ll find thousands of pristine trails free to explore. Athletes love Durango, a town where you can find uninterrupted mountain singletrack just minutes from your front door. Winding…
With wide open roads, big western skies, and spacious bike lanes, Durango is more than a bike-friendly town. Here, cycling is a way of life where you’ll find more bikes than cars and hundreds of paved miles to explore. Home to Olympians, world champions, and one of the largest bicycling events in…
With Durango as a basecamp, climbers gain unbeatable access to some of the best routes in the Rockies. From towering granite canyons and sandstone boulder gardens to waterfall hugging limestone, the climbs are as varied as they are scenic. Hundreds of routes and addictive problems, from traditional…
Durango can be known for many things - big mountains, unbeatable skiing, and a historic narrow gauge are just a few that come to mind. However, there’s more to the southwest than meets the train. This wild western frontier found its footing as a mining town, but decades of hard work, love, and…
