My first time in Durango and haven't picked up a fly rod in years. Spencer was my guide and spent…read moreabout 20 min helping me get the technique down. Very cool guy and a great instructor. What I liked most is that we got right to fishing and Spencer gave me a lot of good options. I chose to go with small rivers so I could see more of the country. Every spot we went Piedras/Florida rivers had great fishing. I hooked a few Kokanee salmon, a few rainbows couple cutthroat trout and brook trout. Fishing was awesome,great staff and lots of water to choose from depending on the season. I want to come back in the winter and get on the San Juan.

First off, I have NOTHING negative to say about the store or the staff. It is all first rate! I…read morebooked a half day guided trip with them. I went and spent the morning catching fish all morning. The problem was, they were all between 4-6". I'm not suggesting that some were small, I am saying every single fish was that size. To be honest, I did not know that anyone fished for fish that small on purpose. Why would you?? My guide was incredibly friendly and very knowledgable so I am a little surprised about the outing. I know a half-day trip limits locations but this was incredibly disappointing. It was a lot of money for the outing and to say I have buyer's remorse would be an understatement. So if you book and they tell you they want to take you out to the La Plata River, please insist on a different location.

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.

The owner and staff at The San Juan Angler were amazing! I was visiting Durango for the week and…read moredropped in last minute to book a guide trip. They found a guide for me and arranged all my gear quickly. I was even able to get my license there. My fishing trip the next day was also amazing! Ethan was a great guide for telling me about the river, the ecology, and the trout. We were able to catch trout with nymphs and dries right in town! I would definitely recommend TSJA to anybody who is looking to do some fishing while visiting Durango.

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!

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.

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!

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!