Durango
Fido-friendly ski destination, and so much more.
By Susan Sims, Publisher
In my former life, I was a ski bunny. More years than I can remember or care to say, I would look forward to a ski trip or two, most often with kids in tow. These days, I enjoy watching the activity, but my love for a good ski town still warms my heart. And so, the trip to Durango in the Fall was just what the doctor ordered and traveling during COVID didn’t deter this journalist from having the time of her life. This time with dogs in tow.
Home base was the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Durango. The best room in the house opened up to the greenbelt alongside the Animas River. The Animas River carves a lush, scenic valley into the towering San Juan Mountains, delivering water and nutrients for some of the richest soils in the region. Home to a plethora of fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and other local food products, the north Animas River valley abundantly provides for Durango’s renowned culinary scene.
Our Fido-friendly room gave us a bird’s eye view of the river, folks out running, biking and walking their dogs. A short jaunt is the Durango off-leash Dog Park where pups can play in the river and hike with you on 10-acres.
