Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trail Tours, Inc. is excited to announce the first ever Duck and Run race on July 28th, 2012. Anticipated as the most serious duckie/foot race ever, participants start in an inflatable kayak and take on Durango’s Animas River. Upon arrival at Santa Rita Park, they run back to the […]

“Mild to Wild rafting tour” Reviewed July 20, 2012 ‘We took the 2 hr rafting tour through Mild To Wild. It was fantastic! These people really know what they’re doing! They were very helpful and informative. Our tour guide was top notch! He gave excellent instructions; we never got stuck on a rock nor tipped […]

Even though we’re not at high water anymore, there are still multiple ways to experience and enjoy our local river! As stated by our fearless leader, Big Al: It is a huge benefit on a lower snow pack year for us to have the opportunity to offer a larger variety of trip options that we […]

I am someone who has experienced many days of my life on rivers, in both extreme and mild terrain. Whether I am kayaking the great Zambizi River or Tubing down the friendly Animas, rivers consistently fulfill my craving for adventure. The other day I had the opportunity to try the newest water sport craze: stand […]

Durango has a long and rich history, and a lot of stories to tell! Check out some of these fun facts about Durango below. The name Durango comes from the Basque word “Urango”, which means “water town”. This name is fitting for Durango, as the Animas River runs through town. The Denver & Rio Grande […]

Believe it or not, there are people out there who will try to convince you to spend your hard-earned vacation time doing something other than a life-changing, soul-satisfying whitewater rafting trip… Here’s why you should choose a rafting trip instead: 1. Our scenery is better than the scenery waiting in line for the next ride. […]

The beauty of the mountains, streams and wildlife are so breathtaking sometimes I just have to sit in silence and be thankful. I enjoy giving tours in the mountains of the San Juans. They offer so much, as do our customers. Meeting people from all over the world has its special moments that make my […]

Our specialty trips get better and better each year! This year, be sure to check out the Duck and Run, an inflatable kayak and foot race! Equipment is provided or you can bring your own. And of course, what would a race in Durango be without music and beer sponsored by Ska Brewing! Speaking of […]

    1) Telluride/Mountain Village Gondola Experience a whole new view of Telluride, CO in this free gondola. The gondola links Telluride and Mountain Village and serves both as a lift for skiers and snowboarders as well as public transportation for locals and visitors. The ride is 13 minutes and provides a 365-degree view of […]

Join Mild to Wild and Telluride.com for an awesome whitewater rafting getaway! Two lucky people will experience a half-day of river rafting on the San Miguel River and then spend a relaxing night at the Mountainside Inn in Telluride, Colorado! The San Miguel River is an intermediate adventure with constant Class II and intermittent Class […]