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When it comes to outdoor sports, a quality jacket can make all the difference between comfort and misery. Whether you’re hiking, skiing, climbing, running, climbing, or simply out and about nature, a jacket serves as your first line of defense against the elements.
That said, there are a LOT of jackets out there, in different styles, materials, weights, and weather proofness. How do you know which is best for you? We put together this guide to help you sort out what jacket you need and when you should whip it out.
Keep in mind that these jackets can be ridiculously expensive, and buying a ski jacket, rain jacket, puffy, light puffy, and a wind jacket new can easily mean you run up a tab of $2,000 or more. What’s the solution? Qualityused gear in Durango from Durango Outdoor Exchange.
Outdoor gear can be expensive, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune to stay comfortable and protected. Durango Outdoor Exchange is an excellent place to find gently usedoutdoor jackets in Durango, from insulated down jackets to hardshells and softshells. Buying used not only helps you save money but also supports sustainable practices by recycling gear.
Durango Outdoor Exchange carries a wide range of outdoor jackets for various sports and conditions. This is your chance to get top-tier brands at a fraction of the price.
Used jackets can come in all sorts of conditions and are priced accordingly, so make sure to carefully look at your used jacket before buying it. Things to look at include zippers, tears, stains, and wear and tear.
Choosing the right jacket for outdoor sports is all about matching the jacket’s features with the demands of your activity. From hardshells and soft shells to insulated down jackets, there’s a style for every sport and condition. Durango Outdoor Exchange is the used gear store that gets you the outdoor gear you need while saving money and supporting sustainability.
When the days get longer and the snowpack stabilizes, many skiers turn their attention to climbing bigger peaks and skiing bigger lines. While weather, snowpack, and daylight often conspire to limit big mountain activities through the winter, spring’s longer and warmer days help give skiers a better chance at getting high in the mountains and ticking off some more impressive lines.
The mighty San Juan Mountains fill your windshield every time you turn north on Main. These fearsome, jagged peaks have some of the best and most accessible backcountry in America. That said, if you are a beginner backcountry skier or are new to the area, it may not always be obvious where to go. This guide gives you a quick overview on mostly gentle, mostly safe places to backcountry ski in theDurango area.
It’s snowy and cold, but you want to get out. Downhill skiing is too expensive and backcountry skiing is too difficult. What’s a happy medium? Snowshoeing.
Think of snowshoeing as hiking in the snow, but you can traipse across deep snow and go where there are no trails. You only need basic equipment to get started and it you have ever skied then you probably have most of it already. Here’s a primer on where to go and what to bring. Oh, and when it comes to gear, save money buy buying used gear in Durango from Durango Outdoor Exchange.