Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 970-247-4789, 800-567-6745;
www.mild2wildrafting.com
; 50 Animas View Dr; trips from $38; )
In spring
and summer white-water rafting is one of the most popular sports in Durango. Mild to
Wild Rafting is one of numerous companies around town offering rafting trips on the Ani-
mas River. Beginners should check out the one-hour introduction to rafting, while the
more adventurous (and experienced) can run the upper Animas, which boasts class III to
V rapids.
Durango Rivertrippers
RAFTING
( 970-259-0289, 800-292-2885;
www.durangorivertrippers.com
; 720 Main Ave; adult/child 2hr trip $25/17, half-day
$29/20; )
This family-operated outfit is the oldest accredited rafting operator in Durango
and highly reputed. It offers various river-rafting trips on the Delores and Animas Rivers,
from two-hour family runs to six-day wilderness adventures.
Duranglers
( 970-385-4081, 800-347-4346;
www.duranglers.com
; 923 Main Ave; day trip 1/2-person $325/350)
It won't put
the trout on your hook, but Duranglers will do everything to bring you to that gilded mo-
ment; serving beginners to experts.
FISHING
Big Corral Riding Stable
( 970-884-9235;
www.vallecitolakeoutfitter.com
; 17716 County Rd 501, Bayfield)
Highly recommended by
locals, this outfitter does day rides and overnight horseback camping for the whole family
in the gorgeous Weminuche Wilderness. If you're short on time, try the two-hour break-
fast ride (including sausage, pancakes and cowboy coffee) with views of Vallecito Lake.
Located 25 miles northeast of Durango.
HORSEBACK RIDING
