Have you ever been told a river contained a specific class of rapid?  Did this ever confuse you when planning your rafting trip?  Here, we break down what each class of rapid looks and feels like.  We’ve also thrown in some music references to help clarify our points because everyone relates to music and the […]

Are you one of those people who wakes up to an alarm every morning?  Do you constantly check your email just in case your coworker sent you that important file, even though it’s midnight?  Are you sick of rush-hour traffic?  It might be time to get out of your “bubble” and explore Southwest Colorado!   […]

July 4th is fast approaching, so it’s time to make those holiday plans and get involved in some July 4th events!  If you happen to be staying in Southwest Colorado, you’re in for a treat!  With the holiday falling on a Saturday, you should have a weekend filled with parades, fireworks, BBQs, and good times. […]

Just like rivers and anything involving Mother Nature, life is ever changing and unpredictable.  It twists and curves, all while changing speeds.  Some days, it will bump along, drifting slowly before rapidly morphing into various crashes and drops. We all have dreams and goals that we aspire to complete during our tenure on this green […]

A camp – a place, usually away from urban areas, where tents are erected for shelter or for temporary residence. If this brings back memories of family trips from your childhood, you’re thinking of the right kind of camping.  Some of those memories might be of dad struggling with the tent poles or the cooler being pillaged […]

Sunny skies and fast river water welcomed participants of the 15th Annual Battle of the Animas on the Lower Animas River. Fifteen teams competed in the event, representing various tourism related businesses in the Durango area.   During the event, participants are provided a raft and a guide by Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep […]

Telluride is a wonderfully isolated town found in Southwest Colorado. Rich in both outdoor recreation and historical significance, the town of Telluride began as a mining town in 1878 shortly after gold was discovered. While there is some debate over where the name Telluride came from, the most likely scenario is that it was named after […]

So you’re looking for a great team building experience. Nothing brings a group together like shared adventure, working as a team, and of course the beautiful great outdoors. One great way to find all of this in one place is to try out a river rafting trip. With so many different options, it’s easy to […]

Durango is home to many events and festivals.  Ask any local, and they can likely name three Durango activities without missing a beat.  These events take place year round, not just when the sun is shining and the air is warm.  Here’s an insider look at some of the festivals Durango is known for hosting […]

Face it, you need a Colorado adventure. All week long, you work sun up to sun down, an endless cycle of exhaustion and stress filling up your daily life.  Daydreams appear rapidly before you return back to reality. Subconsciously, you tell yourself, “I’ll get out there” and “I’ll go whitewater rafting this summer.     […]