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Purgatory at Durango, CO

Purgatory at Durango The weather forecasters and geologists could write volumes about the Purgatory phenomenon, but it all boils down to this: location, location, location. Towering mountains meet the high desert in Southwest Colorado, and this results in a paradoxical combination of incredible snow and abundant sunshine.


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Time of Report (04.19.10)
Operating StatusOpen for Summer Fun
New Snowfall0" - 0"
Surface Conditions
Base Depth0" - 0
Trails Open of 85 trails
Acres Open of 1325 acres
Lifts Open of lifts (% open)
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Recent HistoryLast snowfall: Apr 17/1 inches; Previous snowfall:
Total Snowfall (Season)
Last Snowfall04.17.10
Last Snowfall Amount1"
Previous Snowfall04.02.10
Previous Snowfall Amount5"
Hours of Operation
Purgatory at Durango
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Purgatory at Durango
Durango, CO
(970) 247-9000 | (800) 982-6103

The weather forecasters and geologists could write volumes about the Purgatory phenomenon, but it all boils down to this: location, location, location. Towering mountains meet the high desert in Southwest Colorado, and this results in a paradoxical combination of incredible snow and abundant sunshine.

 


Lodging Available On Site
Cross Country Available On Site
Snowcat Skiing Available On Site
Mountain Biking Available On Site


  
Total Acres of Skiing1325
Total Terrain85 trails
Percentage of Trails with Snowmaking33%
Expected Opening Date11.27.09
Expected Closing Date04.04.10
Elevation of Summit In Feet10822'
Elevation of Base in Feet8793'
Vertical Drop in Feet2029'
Number of Half Pipes1
Number of Terrain Parks2
Percentage of Green Trails21%
Percentage of Blue Trails46%
Percentage of Black Trails31%
Percentage of Double Black Trails2%
Most Difficult TrailBull Run
Improvements for this SeasonIn headline news for 2009-2010, Purgatory will unveil 125 acres of new, experts-only terrain, slated to open on December 20. The Legends Expansion increases Purgatory’s expert terrain by 30 percent and extends the resort’s western boundary to include 1,200 additional vertical feet of steep tree-skiing. The project marks the first major expansion of terrain at Purgatory since the 1980s and expands our total skiable acreage by 10 percent to 1,325 acres.

In December 2008, Durango Mountain Resort celebrated the grand opening of the new Purgatory Lodge. This luxury ski-in/ski-out property is the anchor of the new Purgatory Village, featuring upgraded skier services and a new Purgy’s Day Lodge. Purgatory Lodge units range in size from 2 bedrooms to 4 bedrooms. Guests of Purgatory Lodge enjoy access to our heated outdoor pool and spa, fitness center, and Durango Mountain Club.

Local Recreation OptionsSnowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, Snow-Cat Backcountry Skiing, Snowmobiling, Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides, Historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Driving Directions Web Pagehttp://www.durangomountainresort.com/index.cfm/fa/category.display/category_id/283
Adult 1 Day, Weekday$65.00
Adult 1 Day, Weekend$70.00
Adult Half Day, Weekday$48.00
Adult Half Day, Weekend$51.00
Lift Ticket Pricing CommentsWeekday lift ticket prices also apply to non-holiday weekends, 12/13-12/18, 1/4-1/15, 1/19-2/12, 2/16-3/6, and 3/21-4/4. "Stay and Ski" package deals include lift tickets and lodging. Get four days of skiing and four nights of lodging for the price of three with our "Buy 3, Get 4" deal.
Rental CommentsRental prices are non-holiday rates and are valid 12/13-12/18, 1/4-1/15, 1/19-2/12, 2/16-3/6, and 3/21-4/4. Learn to ski and snowboard from our professional instructors! Adult lesson packages include rental equipment, beginner lift ticket and full-day lesson.

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