Some people look at a mountain and see a large rock, whereas when other folks see a mountain they are looking at so much more! Here at Mild to Wild, we like to take in all that a mighty summit has to offer. From the tallest cliffs to the blue jay that is building a […]

1) Jump on top of the boat   2) Attach your flip line to the chicken line or a D ring on the side of the boat 3) Pull the line towards you and into the water

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20% of Stand-Up Paddle Board Lessons! Join Mild to Wild and experience the newest paddle sport craze! We offer 1/2 Day instructional classes on Stand-Up Paddle Boards where you can learn the basic paddle techniques and how to play around and have fun out on the river! We want everyone to experience paddle boarding, so […]

Durango offers the best of the best. Outdoor recreation, shopping, dining, and of course history! Check out some more fun facts about over favorite town: Jack Dempsey fought Andy Malloy on October 7, 1915 at the Jarvis Suites Hotel. Dempsey, born in southern Colorado, became the heavy weight boxing champion in 1919. The Iron Horse […]

8-year-old Charlie demonstrates how to hold and swim with your paddle if you fall out of your inflatable kayak while enjoying some Lower Animas Rafting (or any other river!). 1. Place your hands on your paddle shoulder width apart. 2. Alternate putting the blades into the water, just as you would while kayaking. 3. Kick […]

As the summer starts to wind down, the river comes down too, and the most popular form of transportation on Durango’s Lower Animas River is…TUBING! There are a few things to keep in mind concerning safety that will help to keep your tubing experience fun. Know where to put on and take off the river! […]

8-year-old Charlie and 13-year-old Benji did some Lower Animas kayaking and will show us how to paddle into a wave in an inflatable kayak and surf right here in Colorado! To surf your kayak in a wave you will: 1) Position yourself in an eddy next to the feature. If there are no eddies, you […]

The Need for Green! Living in Durango, one is able to walk for about ten minutes and can find his or herself on a hiking trail and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Needless to say, we are very fortunate to have this luxury. Others, however, are not quite as lucky as […]

In the first video installment of our “HOW TO” series, 8-year-old Charlie will demonstrate how to get back into an inflatable kayak after you’ve fallen out. 1) Orient yourself in the river in relation to your boat and paddle. 2) Swim aggressively towards the kayak. 3) Place paddle length wise in boat. 4) Position yourself […]