The geology of the Upper Salt River Canyon is one of those stories that looks like Christopher Nolan picked up and ran with. First off, there’s a billion years missing from the narrative, while older rock layers are stacked on top of younger ones, and some formations just join the [...]
The appellation, “Río de Las Animas”—the River of Souls—was written in the journal of Spanish colonizer, Juan Maria Antonio Rivera while crossing the Animas River on horseback in 1765 (Durango Herald). One can only imagine what sights lended to this name. Perhaps Rivera sensed the looming possibility of souls swimming [...]
Ever found yourself dodging selfie sticks or wrestling with reservations? Or feeling more restricted than a penguin in a tuxedo during peak tourist season? Then visiting Moab in March could be your welcome respite. Visiting Moab in March can allow you to score on the area’s best campsites, visit national [...]
I had scant knowledge of Sam Cook before our interview. As an Adventure Consultant, my world revolves around calls and keystrokes, tethered to the indoors. Sam, on the other hand, is a river guide, navigating the outdoors, guiding people down the river. Despite us both working for Mild to Wild [...]
If you’ve ever wondered how Mild to Wild has grown into the outfitter it is today, grab the rewinder and stop when you hit 1994. You’ll find two Durango river guides illegally parking a bus on the side of their basement apartment, with the entirety of the company equipment stored [...]
A freaky weather phenomenon occurs every few years, known as El Niño, and fishers were the first to notice it (vox.com). Beginning around Christmas, the sea surface warms up like the vacation of your dreams. Do not open up a new tab and Google search flights to Oaxaca just yet. [...]
