Winter on the Lake is the quetist, most beatiful time of year if you want snow. Temperatures are normally mild and comfortable during the day.Besides the beauty in Vallecito Valley, we have great snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, and cross country sking. We are about half way between 2 great mountains for downhill sking. Purgatory is one hour north www.durangomountainresort.com Wolf Creek is about one hour twenty minutes east.www.wolfcreek.com Come and discover our winter wonderland . Off season rates on cabins: 20% off nightly. 30% off weekly.