As the snow starts falling here in southern Colorado, having a little bit of extra traction out on the trails is a great idea. Here at Durango Outdoor Exchange, we carry snowline traction devices to help keep you outside even in the slipperiest of conditions. This guide is here to help you get the right set of traction devices for you to get you out on the trails and mountain peaks.
Thanksgiving is almost here–and skiing this early is always a gamble. Here are some non-skiing warm(er) weather destination ideas for the long break.
Just a couple hours from Durango, Valles Caldera is a great cross-country skiing destination, with surprisingly good snow and very few visitors.
Valles Caldera National Preserve is a popular hiking destination in the summer and a surprisingly great skiing destination in the winter.
When spending one night (or many) in the backcountry, a warm dinner at night and hot beverage in the morning can make the difference. That invariably involves using a stove of some sort–but which one?
Stove technology has been around for decades, but new tech is making them lighter, more efficient, and more dependable than ever before. Here’s a rundown of the different kinds of backpacking stoves: