Purgatory Resort
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A winter 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, terrain for all abilities and a vibrant, historic downtown. Purgatory Lodge has all the amenities a skier wants, including restaurants, shops, pool/spa, fitness center, private lounge, game room, and concierge. With 1,605 skiable acres, 7 terrain parks, plus Colorado's largest snowcat skiing operation, Purgatory has something to offer everyone.
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:
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Purgatory is open daily from 9am-4pm
Season Dates:
Skiable Area:
1,605 acres / 650 hectares
# of trails:
Snowmaking:
320 acres / 129 hectares
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.
Deals
FREE Lessons for First Timers
First time snowboarders and skiers can enjoy a 4 Hour Group Lesson Session with the purchase of one full-day, full-price lift ticket. This amazing offer is exclusively for guests who have never tried skiing or snowboarding before.
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FREE Lift Tickets for Guests 80+
Guests ages 80 & older enjoy a FREE lift ticket everyday! Or, purchase a $29 season pass and get direct to lift access.
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Military Discount
Active and retired military and their dependents enjoy 15% off the lowest available window prices for lift tickets and rentals. No blackout dates: military ID is required.
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The Southwest’s Only Mountain Coaster Opens this Weekend
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