The Perfect Day

In other parts of the country, people have described the “perfect day” as the ability to ski and surf in the same day. So how does the “perfect day” look in Durango?

Arguably, this is the time of the year that leads to the perfect Durango day. As the temperatures start to warm up, we see a phenomenal contrast between in-town Durango and the higher mountains. In our opinion, the perfect day combines a snow activity with a “warm weather” activity.

Whether downhill skiing, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, this time of the year is perfect. The snow is great in the mountains and the days are nice in town.

In town, the mid-fifties temperatures allow games of golf or tennis, or an outdoor bike ride.

Our friend Ken Bates has recently taken advantage of these Durango perfect days. He goes to Durango Mountain Resort in the morning, skis until around 2:30, and then comes into town to play tennis. In his words, it’s a great workout day.

Also, Hillcrest Golf Course opened early. For those who look forward to Durango summers, this symbolizes the start of summer. Another friend, Andrew Crowell, already took advantage of golfing. He says it’s the first time he can remember playing golf in February in Durango.

I even played tennis this past weekend. It’s always a great feeling to be back on the court after the winter.

Without a doubt, this time of the year offers the perfect day in this area. Whether you like to ski or snowshoe, golf or play tennis, bike or hike, we hope you are enjoying the fact that these are all accessible mid-February in Durango. As Ken Bates said, we are blessed to live in this place with these opportunities.  

 ~ Don