“What is a marine biologist from Hawaii doing in Durango?” It’s a question Zane frequently hears. He just smiles and tells his tale.

“After living in Hawaii for 17 years where I taught Marine Science at Hawaii Pacific University,” Zane explains, “we decided that Colorado was a better place to raise our family. We spent a summer visiting small recreation-oriented towns throughout Colorado and decided that Durango offered the best combination of spectacular scenery, 4-season climate, access to skiing, and a size big enough to offer extensive variety – yet it was small enough to be convenient and friendly with easy access to an extensive array of high quality outdoor activities. During the following summer we visited properties throughout La Plata County and decided that the resort area near Purgatory was our favorite place for mountain beauty and ease of access to both mountain sports and in-town activities.”

Thus, Zane and his family moved to Durango in 1996. They built their house in the mountains and launched Splash Down Diving, a scuba instruction and travel business, and Durango Mountain Camp, a 6-week boarding camp for dyslexic youngsters. In 2001, Zane obtained his real estate license and began working with Durango Mountain Resort in the summer of 2003.

Aside from work, Zane enjoys spending time with his family: wife MJ, and children Cullen (19), Kira (16), and Zane K (13). Zane also makes time for mountain biking, skiing, and frequently guides scuba adventures to the Caribbean and Pacific.

Since Zane lives near DMR and has a great enthusiasm for the lifestyle that this area offers, he is always open to questions about owning property near Durango Mountain Resort.