This tale will be told in three parts and reflects the experience we had in the shop and with their…read moreguide Rob C. Background: Son takes dad on a fishing trip to celebrate his retirement. Part the first - Booking our float trip on the San Juan river was simple. Called up Duranglers, spoke with Spencer, got some preliminary instructions, gave payment for half. Took 10 minutes. Received subsequent emails, phone calls from Tom, the owner, about NM fishing licenses with relevant links and day of driving directions to the meeting location. Made navigating an unfamiliar territory seamless. Act II - Shop experience. I "needed" a new fly line. I walked out with much more! Prices were reasonable, shop guys were more than happy to shoot the breeze, and their selection was top notch. Great shop! Part three - The Rob Effect: Im a beginner fly fisherman, my dad was a first timer. I have had 10 or so guides over the last 3 years since taking this hobby up. Rob C. is tied with one other in N. CO as my favorite. He was patient, funny, and a wealth of knowledge about almost any topic. He is an unbelievably technical fisherman, his skill set and command of the rod is unparalleled. His respect for the river and the fish it contained was refreshing. I cannot recommend him highly enough! He made our trip the success it was. You will not be dissatisfied with any aspect of Duranglers!

First time visiting Durango & stopped in to get some flies & info about bank fishing a local river…read more The staff was knowledgeable about the river, patterns & colors. The store had a great selection & well laid out. I had all the time needed to wander, ask questions & even some small talk. I will definitely return next time I'm in town. Thank you.

All of the staff were warm, Welcoming and made us feel like…read morethey were genuinely excited for our adventures and plans. Not only for the water sports we came to them for, but also going out of their ways to help ensure we had good solid recommendations form other activities we came to the area for. Sam, especially ... wow, I feel like we're leaving a family member behind when we leave Durango. Such a gem. Always smiling and always checking to make sure we understand all we need to know to make the best decision

Morgan helped us in our time of need! We needed hiking shoes before going to Mesa Verde (realized…read morewe were missing a pair as we were about to leave!) and Morgan showed us all our options QUICKLY! She was so genuinely kind and friendly. We will be back and we will be shopping at 4Corners Riversports from here on out! Stop in if you're in the area, their service is great!

Bottom Line: Locally owned store selling quality gear for the outdoors…read more Shortly after landing in Durango my husband realized he forgot his sunglasses so we headed to Gardenswartz Outdoors to see what we could find. The store doesn't have any glamorous displays but it was well organized with great brands like Toad & Co, Darn Tough, Prana, Camelback, etc. I enjoyed looking around while my husband picked out a new pair of Smith sunglasses. The store has gear for men, women and kids. The store is located in historic Durango so that means parking is mostly limited to street parking. We were in town on a busy Saturday so we ended up parking quite far away but it was worth it.

Great small store with high prices. Good selection of items if you happen to forget something at…read morehome or while traveling. They're located in the middle of a tourist trap, and get lots of foot traffic.

This was our first fly fishing experience and we wanted a top notch guide. We had a great time with…read moreCole and plan to do it again next summer! Thank you San Juan Angler!

Talk about DISORGANIZED! I signed up 4 months before vacationing in the Durango area so we could go…read morefly fishing. I called weekly to re-confirm our full day guided trip. In short: 1) never told us lunch was NOT included that we needed to supply food & water. 2) never told us we would have to drive our own vehicle. 3) I explicitly gave my shoe size for my waders and they gave me shoes 3 sizes too small so I had to wear my athletic shoes in the water! Finally we had had enough and called our full day trip quits after just 2 hours on the San Juan River. After returning to their shop the manager wanted me to pay $285 for the guide fee (great guide, by the way)! I did not pay one dime for such a fiasco. We tipped our guide and left. This outfit needs to get out of the "flyfishing guide business"! REMARKABLY INEPT!

Super friendly, helpful, instructive and giving of their time!! Sold a gun through them and it was…read moreeasy, quick and extremely fair!! I will be doing my business here from now on!

After a huge mess with a "very well known" San Diego gun store stripping a few threads mounting a…read morebrand new scope on a brand new rifle, Dave saved the day for me and the rest of my rifle hunting season. He took my rifle on short notice, properly mounted my scope and bore sighted. Dave took his time and put it on properly, which included lapping the rings, proper torque and ensuring everything was level. I will certainly be back with all of my guns from now on. No question, you deserve Dave's expertise and experience for your firearms.

The real deal. Great selection of used but usable gear, and at great prices! We scored a couple…read moreitems that had been on our wish list for a while. We will certainly visit every time we're in Durango.

Great place for nearly new/gently used items of all kinds. I've been most happy with hats/caps,…read moregloves, boots/shoes, sun glasses, and clothing I've purchased over the years. I grew up in Durango and wish this place would've been there decades ago. I was so happy to find it during one of my many annual visits a few years ago. I stop by nearly every time I'm lucky enough to get some heavenly Durango time!

I went in for some ski bindings, and they were super nice and helpful. So nice, in fact, that they…read moresuggested another local business might have more selection. It's so refreshing in today's world to encounter such helpfulness and selfless honesty. Even though I didn't buy my bindings here, I will definitely be a consistent future patron because of their putting me first as a customer.

My interactions with Backcountry Experience (Durango) goes back close to when their doors…read moreoriginally opened (2006?). It has always been a treat to shop at BCE. As the days of consumerism continues to move towards online shopping, it is paramount to support any local business of recognition. BCE is one of those establishments. Not only is their inventory exceptional, but their personnel is also top-tier. Their associates have the wherewithal to remediate any issue, whether it be a repair to gear or replacement (if required and possible) to selling of items that are nice to see in person. Thanks to the crew members Ethan, Crystal and Cal for their expertise!