Purgatory Resort
open weekends
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
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
21Mar
Photo Credit: Aspen Snowmass
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
Photo Credit: Monarch MountainPhoto Credit: TelluridePhoto Credit: Jeff Cricco, Wolf Creek
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…
26Feb
Photo by Carl Frey at Winter Park Resort.
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22Feb
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13Feb
Photo by Jeremy Swanson at Aspen Snowmass.
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