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.
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 Skiing
1325
Total Terrain
85 trails
Percentage of Trails with Snowmaking
33%
Expected Opening Date
11.27.09
Expected Closing Date
04.04.10
Elevation of Summit In Feet
10822'
Elevation of Base in Feet
8793'
Vertical Drop in Feet
2029'
Number of Half Pipes
1
Number of Terrain Parks
2
Percentage of Green Trails
21%
Percentage of Blue Trails
46%
Percentage of Black Trails
31%
Percentage of Double Black Trails
2%
Most Difficult Trail
Bull Run
Improvements for this Season
In 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.
Weekday 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 Comments
Rental 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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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
