Backcountry Experience

Our boy .neff fresh out of the Grand and back on the line just hanging out with the cream of the crop for single and multi pitch sending. Nobody does it like . Super breathable, nice and light, and comfy as can be. Check out the Skaha harness today for desert season and more.

We know plenty of folks are still cashing in on these last days of summer, and the good news is Autumn is one if the best times all year to get outside.

Anyone else crawl through this famous rock? Tell us the name of the trail in the comments and tag and you’ll get a free pair of merino socks.

Come join the fun. Bring a crock pot of your favorite chili recipe and you could win the amazing Chili Cook Off Belt Buckle. Email us at [email protected] and let's get you signed up! More info at https://www.bcexp.com/thechilichase

We get around. You might notice this shot on the north side of our shop as you drive by. It features a former staffer somewhere on Lewis Ridge in the La Plata Mountains. We grabbed a bunch of layers from and headed for the hills. We did get dumped on that day, but only just as we made it back to the car. We were ready though. Better safe than sorry, as we love capturing the beauty of our rugged backyard.

Tired of those blisters and the same old socks? Try on a pair of and you’ll step right into to the best feeling socks you’ve ever worn. They think about socks so you don’t have to. What you get is whole-foot-comfort, from the no-slip cuff to seamless toes and a deep heel cup made possible by their famous Y- line. Try on a pair today, and walk away happy.

Nice and cold this morning! Gets us thinking about cold fun stuff.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
October 5, 2024 The Chili Chase is back. Run an iconic Durango trail 10K that ends at a Chili Cookoff. ALL RUNNERS WILL RECIEVE A FREE PAIR OF ! Plus amazing prizes for the fastest, the lastest and men’s and women’s middle of the pack from , and more. Link in bio.

ATTENTION CHILI CHEFS FAR AND WIDE, WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU!
Come heavy and ready to stack your chili up with a growing list of chili local chefs at this year's Chili Chase Trail Run and Chili Cookoff, October 5th and Backcountry Experience, with FITS , Topo Athletic and Tailwind Nutrition . Runners will run, chefs will cook. Everyone will eat.

This weekend at Crow's Closet! This is how to score on KÜHL in Durango. Live music, free gifts, swag and more. See you there.

We’re happy to present the Chili Chase October 5, 2024 with some amazing support from and . This year we’ll kick things off at 10AM with our Zesty 10k through Overend Mountain Park, complete with a HogsBack summit, and dive right into the chili at 11! There will be some awesome prizes for those who come in first, last and even in the middle - AND - every runner gets a pair of FITS socks! Plus , we’ll see who the people choose for Best Chili People’s Choice Award. If you have a chili that can stand up to the competition, let’s chat! Registration opens September 4. All
Proceeds go to the ! Run trails, eat chili!!!

FYI, Crow's Closet and KÜHL are at it again this Labor Day.

Calling all trail runners and chili cooks! 🌶️ Registration opens September 4th! Run trails, eat chili!!!!!

We did a thing! Backcountry Experience was the last stop for an amazing group of ultra runners who made it to mile 96 of 104 in the , a new ultra running event that covered a beautiful and challenging course through the San Juan Mountains. Thank you to everyone who was involved and to the many inspiring folks we met.

We’re happy to take this opportunity to support our community. Thank you Durango!

A big thank you to for donating 140 back packs, for the and our annual back to school supply drive happening tomorrow at Walmart from 11-3pm!

We love serving this community.

It’s happening. Get everything you need to get up high right now at the shop like packs, poles, shells. Plus, custom shoe fits, pack fits and more. Know the crow.

Thanks to all those who came out and supported our rainy and paired down Colorado Trail Days. Things we’re happy about: lots of locals brought gear to the mobile gear repair station and got everything from backpacks and tents to ski pants and luggage repaired FOR FREE! taught us about recreating in bear country, and we all learned to change some habits. Many of us were also stirred and inspired by as he shared stories of adventure and mountains. We were able to help several customers with their boot fit issues and they all got socks thanks to and , and some lucky folks went home with some some incredible gifts from , and and . Next up? The Chili Chase!

If you know you know he takes fun seriously. Don’t miss this exquisitely produced short film following Brett as he bikepacks and backcountry skis throughout the mountains he calls home. Check out some of the gear he used and stick around for a Q&A after the film. Saturday at 12PM . It’s all part of Colorado Trail Days this weekend!

TENT AND BACKPACK SALE THIS WEEKEND!
SAVE 20% on a huge selection of packs and tents during Colorado Trail Days, Saturday and Sunday. Check it out!

Long time local adventurer Brett Davis is a friend of the shop, and we couldn't be more excited to host him for a film screening of his local adventure film, Ride To Slide, this Saturday, 12PM sharp at Colorado Trail Days. Years in the making, the film follows Brett thought highs and lows ( see below) as he bikepacks and backcountry skis across throughout the San Juan Mountains.

The Sky Way - Teaser Directing and Editing // Greg Cairns Story and Cover Photograph // Brett Davis Riders // Brett Davis / AJ Verkouw A.C. // Dan Klim Music // Junip / Rope And Summit Supported…

Check this out! Participate in a bear spray demonstration with Bear Smart Durango this Saturday at 1PM. Plus, learn about bears and recreating safely in bear country ( like, where we live) at this year's COlorado Trail Days. Be sure to chat with some of the terrific folks there as well, and go home with some wonderful gifts!

Stop by the shop this weekend and you could go home with some amazing gifts from , , , and others. Don’t miss the bear spray demo with and Ride to Slide local adventure film with ! Plus FREE GEAR REPAIR from Osprey!

Check us out this weekend. Who knows, you might go home with an amazing gift! Summer in Durango. Gotta' love it!

Stop by and see us at Colorado Trails Days this weekend and you could go home with some amazing gifts from NEMO Equipmentt, Big Agnes and VOORMI and more. It's summertime!

FREE GEAR REPAIR with the Osprey Packs Mobile Gear Repair Station this weekend , Saturday and Sunday at Backcountry Experience during Colorado Trails Days. Jackets, pants, tents, bags, packs...any gear, any brand. Don't miss this!

If you have feet and fit issues , this one is for you. We’re super excited about our FREE Boot Rx clinic going on all next weekend at BCEXP, June 29/30 . Sign up for free for up to a one-hour of examination and observation of your feet, dimensions for fit and what fit is best for you. Customers will get a FREE pair of premium socks just for participating. No purchase necessary! Sign up today!

Have you always wanted a professional boot fit assessment? Here is your chance. Sign up today for our FREE BOOT RX and learn about your feet, what a good fit is for you and how it makes all the difference in ANY footwear you use. Just for your time, we'll give you a FREE pair of name brand premium socks. Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, 10 - 3. Only 12 spots available. Don't miss it!