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!

I'm originally from the area but moved away years ago. My son and I took my daughter in law on a…read moreJeep tour so she could experience the mountains for the first time. Tyler was our guide and he took us on the waterfall tour. It was absolutely fabulous!! We took my grandson and Tyler made sure he felt included the whole time as well. We learned a lot about the area and saw some of the most beautiful scenery. It was worth every penny and ended up being the highlight of the entire weeklong holiday. Don't pass this up if you visit and definitely buy a Tshirt!

The tour guide was AMAZING! The company was laid back and easy to work with. The water was so low…read moreour guide had to push us almost as much as we rafted. I do not recommend booking a whitewater rafting trip without checking the Animas River flow rates. We had 200 cu ft and it was NOT worth the cost. I wish I'd of waited till extra summer when the water is flowing. The guides did make it enjoyable with time playing in the water, however we wanted to experience whitewater rafting. So overall we were let down. But we did get a great photo.

Trip was great!! Staff very knowledgeable!! Lawrence our guide was awesome!! Next time we're doing…read morethe 4 hour trip!!

What a fun bunch of people having a blast doing what they love. Emily (who is absolutely amazing)…read moreand the other guides put us at ease, engaged our girls and totally made their day. We had a blast (even though most of our 2 hour float was pretty tame) the end was amazing. We had time to learn about the guides, share our story, and learn about the area. The joy and camaraderie of this crew was infectious and really set the time for a fun afternoon. Afterwards, head to Serious Texas BBQ for an amazing meal to cap off your experience.

Emelia is the best river guide ever!!! She took us down in the big 16' raft with 7 of us…read morepassengers and navigated the river like a pro. She's super funny (dry humor, great wit and some hilarious group shots!) and very river savvy. We were safe and it was so fun!! We rafted on a day later in the season with the Animas river running about 200cfs--perfect for a group of with children, novices adults and an active senior. We didn't get stuck once and made it through some tight fits without even touching the boulders. "All Net!" we told her :) The Mountain Waters Rafting crew were awesome. Loved the lead guide's safety presentation that was peppered with some great humour. Punctual; clean gear; loved all the writing in the bus. Great place. Can't wait to book more adventures with them!

Relaxing, Fun, and Perfect for the Whole Family!…read more Our family (kids ages 8 to 15) had an absolute blast rafting with Mountain Waters. It was the perfect mix of relaxing and fun--just enough adventure to keep everyone engaged without being intense. Sam, our guide, was fantastic. She made the whole trip a blast with her quick humor and steady stream of bad dad jokes (which I'll admit--I appreciated more than I should've). She kept the kids laughing and made the whole experience feel easy and memorable. The photos turned out amazing, and I'm just glad we all stayed safe during Beaver Shark season. Highly recommend for families looking for a fun, light adventure with a great guide.

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.

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!

BOOK YOUR FISHING TRIP NOW!! 100%, 10/10 recommend, best decision you will make for your trip to…read moreDurango. Let Julien be your guide to fishing in beautiful Durango, Colorado. My wife and I booked with Julien, along with three of our four children, and we left from our experience with so much more than just reflecting on the size, abundance, or frequency of fish caught. We left with so much more than we ever expected and that was peace, relaxation, fun, knowledge, and a reassurance of kind, hardworking, and welcoming people in this world, because of Julien. Not only is Julien one of the most sincere, patient, and positive people we have been fortunate enough to meet in this amazing community, he is extremely knowledgeable in his craft and he taught our children so many important techniques and practices for fishing in the area and for fishing in general. From the moment we arrived, to the moment we parted to our vehicle, we were welcomed with kindness and taught the ins and outs by Julien. As we have fished in many different areas, in differing states, and for many differing types of fish, I can say that this was one of my favorite fishing experiences to date. Julien embraced and taught our children as we would, and he allowed them to experience and be involved in every step of the process, and so much more in between. It is rare to find someone who enjoys teaching children their knowledge and we are very appreciative of everything he did while we were with him. I cannot say enough great things about Julien and Go Fish Durango. We caught plenty of fish during this time, and that allowed our children to learn something new that they had been eager to learn. We could have never caught a single fish and it would have been a great experience, regardless. You will not be disappointed with your trip, and we will be booking with Julien again and again. If it's fishing in the summer or ice fishing in the winter, we cannot wait to book another trip with Julien and all that Go Fish Durango has to offer. Don't miss out on your chance to have this experience with someone who truly loves doing what they do, and sharing it with those who are open to learning! I rarely write reviews, but great people deserve recognition, and Julien is an amazing person. I am grateful to have booked this trip with him.

Amazing experience with Go Fish Durango! As soon as we got into the lake, we had fish on our lines!…read moreJulien was extremely knowledgeable and helped us catch several fish! We caught so many fish, we honestly lost count. Julien taught my son so much about fishing, and even let us hang out at the beach and swim after our fishing trip was over. We caught several rainbow trout and salmon and cooked them up for dinner that same evening. Such a great time!!

EFoils are my new favorite watersport!! Bryan and his kids were fantastic instructors. The set-up…read moreis so cool, with intercom systems in the helmets, so the instructors can give you step-by-step instructions and tips while you're on the water. Of all the water sports I've tried and taught others to do, this one was the easiest to get the basic skills down. Each one of us were standing on the board within the first 5 minutes. Now, mastering getting up on the foil and maintaining balance took quite a bit longer, which is why I came back the next day. By the end of the second day session, with no further instruction and on a smaller board, I could jump right up on the board and smoothly get up on the foil, stay there a bit and then control it back down without crashing (most of the time). I'm saying all this to give everyone the idea that YOU CAN DO IT! We had 8 of us over 2 days sharing 2 boards (don't worry, you need breaks anyways every 20-30 minutes when you're learning). Some of us tired out quicker, but every one of us gained a comfort with getting up on the board, getting up on the foil and then back down. It's so amazing! It feels like flying when you get up on the foil!

If you are looking for foiling Lessons, rentals or just general super good advice about foils,…read moreBryan Saren at Southwestfoils in Durango is just SUPER! We were in the area and contacted Bryan for back up batteries because we wanted ALL the foiling! He was super responsive to email and very reasonably priced! In addition, my ebox went out on my foil day 3 and Bryan was a Huge resource; offering suggestions to remedy situation as well as advice about contacting Lift! He also loaned me board For the day! I can't say enough good things about this operation! If you are in the area, check them out! You won't be disappointed!! Looking forward to a return trip!

I have mixed feelings about this company as a Shuttle/A1 Taxi service. While my drivers were…read morefriendly and efficient, the fare was VERY expensive for what it is. For myself and partner to get a pick up from DUR airport to Pagosa Springs, it was $135-one way. We booked it weeks in advance in anticipation of Ubers being scarce. I knew it would be pricey but this seemed like the reliable option. The unfortunate part was two days before our flight into CO, Wilderness Journeys called to let us know there would be a surprise added fee of $15+ (each way) to get to where we were staying. I'm not sure why because it was a Pagosa Springs address--about 5 miles (6min drive) from town center, so I'm guessing they prefer to only drop off at the main hotels, though that wasn't mentioned when I booked the service. This increased our fare to $150 each way. If Wilderness Journeys has other passengers potentially going to the airport at the same time and you're willing to be picked up "up to 45min later," they offer to give you 20% off your fare. I opted for that to save some dough. Unfortunately the day before our trip to the airport, they told us we would have to be picked up earlier (not later) because they were picking up 3 more people. This meant we got to the airport much, much earlier than requested/planned. Another upsetting part is they only gave the 20% discount for part of our trip, not our full fare. It offset part of the hidden fee, I guess--but I still ended up paying nearly $300 for the RT shuttle service for 2. :( * Tip: Ubers from Durango to Pagosa are less than half the price and readily available, per the locals. In hindsight, I recommend ubering from Durango to Pagosa. I'd use that money saved I saved to booked the shuttle due to availability on the way from Pagosa to Durango, as it appears to be harder to reliably get an uber from PS to DUR. I would also not opt to save the $20 to share the shuttle.

We used Wilderness Journeys Pagosa Springs for a shuttle from the Durango airport to Pagosa Springs…read moreand then a second leg to a retreat center outside of Pagosa Springs. We did a return trip back to Pagosa and the airport a week later. The booking process was pretty easy and the drivers were on time and got us to and from our destinations safely. Given the length of the drive and the fact that we were going on very rough Forest Service roads for a portion of the drive, the cost seemed reasonable (especially for 4 or more people) and I was thankful to have this option. Thanks Wilderness Journeys!