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 over 1,600 skiable acres, multiple 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
Season Dates:
Skiable Area:
1,605 acres / 650 hectares
# of trails:
Snowmaking:
320 acres / 129 hectares
Bowl Skiing
No
CAT Skiing
Yes
Terrain Parks
4
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
2Jun
Photo Credit: Telluride
Ski Areas Ready to Welcome Guests to the Mountains with Activities and Events
With a successful 2020-21 winter season in the rearview mirror and new guidance from the Centers…
15Mar
Today marks the 1-year anniversary of ski areas in Colorado suspending operations in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Ski areas, their employees and guests have faced unique challenges as…
25Jan
Photo Credit: Purgatory Resort
The snow kept falling over the weekend, January 23-24, at Purgatory Resort, with 25 inches of fresh snow rounding out the 48-hour total. Fresh tracks and powder…
19Nov
Photo Credit: Purgatory
Resort officials announced that the resort plans to open for the ski season at 9am on Saturday, November 21. Skiers and snowboarders will ride on the high-speed six-person…
12Nov
Photo Credit: TR - Powderhorn; TL - Eldora; BL - Telluride; BR - Cooper
As snow blankets Colorado’s high-country and three ski areas are open for the season, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member…
28Oct
Photo Credit: Purgatory
Snow fell on the mountains around Purgatory Resort late Sunday night and into Monday. A dusting was visible from the base area, with the summit of the resort receiving a few…
22Jul
Purgatory Resort
As a dog owner myself, I understand the frustrations you face when you are trying to plan a weekend getaway but have to find accommodations for your fluffy friend first. You know…
18Jun
Purgatory Resort in the Summer
Purgatory Resort opens on Saturday, June 20 for the summer season. The resort will be open for daily activities through August 16, 2020. Weekend operations will run…
22May
Telluride Ski Resort - Ryan Bonneau
As we begin to head into our summer months and all of the winter gear gets packed up until the fall, it’s never too early to begin planning for the next ski…