What would skiers do without après? Frankly, we’re not interested in finding out. Durango is an après paradise, where the sun always shines, the snow never melts and the beer flows like water.

Choosing the proper place to kick up the boots and bliss out isn’t hard. This time-honored tradition

Finding the best way to keep safe, respect the national forest, and have an epic time is easy with proper preparation. Given the fantastic snow conditions we’ve seen in the San Juans this winter, it’s no wonder skiers are flocking to the backcountry for a killer time.

But venturing beyond the