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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 unmatched scenery, terrain for all abilities, and a vibrant, historic downtown. Purgatory Lodge has all the amenities, including restaurants, shops, a pool and spa, fitness center, private lounge, game room, and concierge.

With over 1,600 skiable acres, multiple terrain parks, plus Colorado’s largest snowcat skiing operation, Purgatory has something to offer everyone.


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Annual Snowfall:

260 in / 660 cm

Base Elevation:

8,793 ft / 2,680 m

Summit Elevation:

10,822 ft / 3,299 m

Skiable Area:

1,635 acres / 662 hectares

# of trails:

105

Snowmaking:

320 acres / 129 hectares

Nordic Skiing:

Yes

Mountain Coaster:

Yes

Terrain Parks:

4

 

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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.

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