Rent a trail-ready Jeep Rubicon and explore the San Juans’ high passes, ghost towns and hidden valleys your way.

Big-mountain skiing at Purgatory and easy-going laps at in-town Chapman Hill, Durango’s two winter favourites.

A quiet State Wildlife Area reservoir south-east of Durango, ideal for fishing, paddling and birdwatching.

Four lakes near Durango, from boat-friendly Vallecito to calm Haviland, for paddling, fishing and lakeside camping.

Durango’s favourite lake for swimming, paddleboarding, fishing and boating, just minutes south-west of town.