Purgatory Resort
open summer
A paradise in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colorado is the perfect family vacation destination. It's known for its unmatched scenery, variety of activities and a vibrant, historic downtown. Purgatory Lodge has all the amenities a skier or biker wants, including restaurants, shops, slopeside pool/spa, fitness center, private lounge, game room, and concierge. With 16 attractions, including the new Inferno mountain coaster, there's something for everyone at Purgatory!
Annual Snowfall:
260 in / 660 cm
Base Elevation:
8,793 ft / 2,680 m
Summit Elevation:
10,822 ft / 3,299 m
Hours of Operation
Monday - Sunday:
11:00 am-5:00 pm
Summer hours fluctuate. View our hours here: https://www.purgatoryresort.com/the-mountain/purgatory-mountain/hours-of-operation-summer/
Season Dates:
Skiable Area:
1,605 acres / 650 hectares
# of trails:
Snowmaking:
320 acres / 129 hectares
Bowl Skiing
No
CAT Skiing
Yes
Terrain Parks
8
Best Known For
There's plenty new at Purgatory, but the reasons people love to come here haven't changed. Purgatory is located just 25 miles north of the historic mining town of Durango, Colorado. Named as Best Value Ski Resort in North Amercia by TripAdvisor and one of America's Best Small Towns by Outside magazine, Durango offers a wide array of winter activities, shopping, and more restaurants per capita than San Francisco. A spectacular location, fun winter activities, friendly staff, no lift lines and some of the best ski weather in America make Purgatory the perfect place for a memorable ski vacation.
When planning a trip to a Colorado resort for summer, winter, spring or fall, visit purgatoryresort.com. You’ll receive valuable information on all your vacation needs, including lodging, activities, lift tickets, shopping, restaurants, events, weddings, family reunions and group trips. Purgatory is your number one source for what to do in Durango, Colorado.
Named as the number one best value ski resort in North America by TripAdvisor, Purgatory Resort offers a great value for ski vacations and getaways any time of the year.
Colorado Ski Country News
10Jul
Disc Golf at Arapahoe Basin
As a college student in Colorado, it can be difficult to balance the desire to do all the things with the reality of having limited funds. Especially when scrolling…
28Jun
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Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member resorts will be hosting events and festivities over the Independence Day holiday. Join Coloradans and visitors alike to mark the…
26Apr
Photo Credit: Scot DW Smith, Purgatory Resort
For the first time in resort history, Purgatory will be open for skiing and snowboarding in May. Mountain officials announced this morning that…
21Mar
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As March winds down, Colorado’s ski areas are in the midst of a great spring season with ideal conditions for experts, guests ready to learn to ski or snowboard and…
14Mar
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Significant March snowfall has continued across Colorado with ski areas all over the state receiving double-…
14Mar
Photo Credit: Curtis Devore, Arapahoe Basin
March is upon us, and for millions of students, teachers and parents, that means one thing: SPRING BREAK!!!!!
The days are getting longer, the air warmer…
14Mar
Photo Credit: Helen Olsson
Here was the devastating part of my recent trip to Purgatory. The snowfall report was 24 inches in 24 hours. A tally like that promises the kind of over-the-head blower…
12Mar
Photo Credit: Purgatory Resort
With Purgatory Resort crossing the 300” mark for total snowfall this morning and sister mountain Hesperus Ski Area reporting 188”, both ski areas announced today they…
27Feb
Photo provided courtesy of Purgatory Resort.
By R. Scott Rappold
PURGATORY RESORT - We're on a snowy mountainside practicing stepping from foot to foot while skiing, something instructor Terry…