Can anyone identify this thing

I talked to the guy but forgot to ask a few questions (he doesn't do e-mail)

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/bik/2581569737.html

Based on it having canti lever brakes, which year would that be (didn't V brakes come out in like.... 1995 1996?)

based on that also, wouldn't it then be a Durango built bike?