Purgatory is a family-friendly ski resort that is perfect for someone who craves dry, light powder, few crowds and a down-to-earth atmosphere. Fantastic snow conditions, sleigh-rides, snowmobile tours and miles of cross-country wilderness surround "Purg" and nearby Durango. Terrain park enthusiasts can enjoy the Paradise Terrain Park, which features a 400-foot halfpipe, jumps, rails and drops and Pitchfork Terrain Park featuring rails, tabletops, gaps and big air jumps.
Those looking to get on the slopes for the first time will be welcomed by a world-class ski school and plenty of beginner terrain. If getting off-the-beaten-path appeals to the adventurer in you, consider a vacation to Durango, Colorado and nearby Purgatory Mountain Resort. Besides the mountain, Durango, Colorado is a 4-season mountain destination for mountain bikers, climbers, and hikers as well.
Durango ski resort enjoys the most reliable ski conditions in the southern Rockies, more than 38 miles of groomed skiing, and great ski weather. You'll delight in the Kids Ski Free Program, kids 6 and under, as well as half-price beginner lessons for all first-time skiers or snowboarders age 13 or older.
Durango Mountain Resort’s ski mountain spans 2,500 acres, is served by nine chairlifts, including the new Hermosa Park Express high-speed quad lift, and the snow will be terrific everywhere. Ski Durango to see that the mountain receives an average of 20 feet of powder each season and, in addition, there is an extended snowmaking system that covers nearly 80% of the ski terrain. The chances are phenomenal that the conditions will be great at Durango. There are runs for every level of skier plus over 25% black diamond terrain for the intrepid. One more unique feature of Durango Mountain Resort: Total Ticket (TM) which allows you to exchange a day of skiing for your choice of seven different vacation activities.
Mountain Stats
2029'
Vertical Drop
8793'
Base Depth
10822'
Summit Depth
TERRAIN
1650ac
Total Acres
11
Total Lifts
0mi
Longest Run
Trails
Activities
TerrainPark
No
Tubing
No
Night Skiing
No