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Easy ways to stretch the camping season

The desert, with its expansive landscapes, towering red rock formations, and intricate slot canyons, is a backpacker's paradise. This unique environment, however, requires careful planning and the right gear to ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what you need for desert and canyon backpacking.

Car camping offers the perfect blend of adventure and comfort, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature without sacrificing the conveniences of modern life. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a newbie, car camping in style can enhance your outdoor experience.

The fall desert season is not far away, and now is the time to start hunting for the right gear to dial in your camp. Here's a guide to help you elevate your car camping game.

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Taking the fam car camping is almost a guaranteed good time—you can light out to the wilds but bring most of the comforts of home with you. Favorite pillow? Check. Bluetooth speaker? Check. G&T with ice? Check check check.

Why spend all day hiking somewhere when you could have run and been home in time for lunch? For many, that’s the appeal of trail running–that, and a good workout.

Trail running combines hiking with jogging. It elevates pavement-pounding jogs into backyard wilderness adventures, exposes you to new trails and landscapes, and provides plenty of variety, challenge, and sense of accomplishment.

As with any sport, wearing the right gear makes a huge difference. Shoes are a huge factor, but so are running vests, which are like tiny, super-light backpacks that hug your body and hold the essentials.

Paddleboards make it easy and fun to get out on the water. They are inexpensive, small enough to put in a backpack, durable enough for expedition adventures, and all around fun. No wonder you see so many of them on Durango’s lakes and rivers.

But not all paddleboards are the same. Which paddleboard—AKA SUP, short for stand-up paddleboard—is best for you? And what should you look for when buying one? The pros atDurango’s best outdoor store, Durango Outdoor Exchange, are ready to help you have plenty on hand to sell this summer and can help you find the SUP of your dreams.

Colorado's San Juan Mountains are top on many people’s list of backpacking destinations. With soaring jagged peaks, azure alpine lakes, hidden waterfalls, and verdant green valleys, even a single overnight can be a memorable experience.

Spending the night in the mountains can significantly elevate the experience–especially if you are well-prepared. While setting off from the parking lot and hiking into the mountains for a night or two or more can seem daunting, it doesn’t have to be. A small amount of good gear will keep you safe, warm, and comfortable.