San Juan Mountains

The San Juan Mountains are a high and rugged mountain range in southwestern Colorado and northwestern New Mexico, known for their mineral wealth and historic mining industry. The area is drained by the Rio Grande and several tributaries, including the San Juan, Dolores, and Gunnison rivers, and is covered by the San Juan and Uncompahgre National Forests. Large-scale mining has ended in the region, although independent prospectors still work claims throughout the range. Tourism is a major part of the regional economy, with activities such as off-roading, wilderness trekking, and mountain climbing being popular. The San Juans are also home to several ski resorts, including Telluride, Purgatory Resort, and Silverton Mountain, as well as the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run. The range features high altitude plateaus and peaks, with the Telluride Airport being the highest in the United States with regularly scheduled commercial service.learn more on wikipedia