Durango, Colorado Mountain Activities & Recreation

If you can imagine it, you can find it in Durango. Rock climbing, stagecoach adventures, hiking, biking, balloon rides, jeep tours during the summer months, and some of the most epic snow you’ll find to ski, snowboard, snowshoe or snowmobile across, all makes Durango one of the most alluring places to spend your time in.

View the Rockies from a hot air balloon or a glider, soaring the blue skies soundlessly. Climb the daunting rocks of the mountains, explore old paths once traveled on stagecoach rides, or take a ride on a coal-fueled train through the Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad as it sweeps you through 46 miles of National Forest. Hiking, biking, camping, adventuring in old ghost towns, casinos, hunting and of course whitewater rafting will leave you thankful for the hot springs to soak your aches and pains away.

Snowfall that covers the peaks in the softest, fluffiest powder you’ll see this side of Europe, is the norm here. Epic snowboarding and skiing abound, without the crowds of the more popular mountain resorts. Enjoy ice skating, snowmobiling excellent terrain, showshoeing in the silence of National Forest, and dog sledding. If you’d rather see the wintry wonderland from the inside, ride the Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and travel back in time. Whatever your winter fantasy, you’ll find what you need in the listings below.