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Colorado's best kept secret, Purgatory Resort enjoys the most reliable ski conditions in the southern Rockies, more than 38 miles of groomed skiing, and great ski weather.

Purgatory ski mountain spans 2,500 acres, is served by nine chairlifts, including the new Hermosa Park Express high-speed quad lift, and the snow will be terrific everywhere. The mountain receives an average of 20 feet of powder each season and, in addition, there is an extended snowmaking system that covers nearly 80% of the ski terrain. The chances are phenomenal that the conditions will be great at Purgatory.

There are runs for every level of skier plus over 25% black diamond terrain for the intrepid.

Durango Mountain Resort is 25 miles/40km North of Durango on Hwy 550 (The Million Dollar Highway, part of the San Juan Scenic Byway).

Season: Opening Day-November
Closing Day-April

Base/Top Elevation: 8,793 ft/ 10,822 ft 2680m/3299m
Vertical Rise: 2,029 ft 618m
Skiable acres: 1,200
Average Snowfall: 260 Inches/660 cm
Snowmaking Acres: 250
Lifts: 11
Uphill capacity: 15,600 per hour
Trails: 85
Terrain: Beginner-23% Intermediate-51% Advanced/Expert-26%
Terrain Parks: 2 NEW this year: Paradise Terrain Park with 400ft half-pipe, hits, rails & drops. Pitchfork Terrain Park features hips, rails, table tops, gaps, big air hit.

Lodges/Food: 3 on mountain: Dante's, Caf‚ de Los Pinos (fine dining), Columbine Station. 5 Slopeside: Purgy's Slopeside and Shaker's Martini Bar, Joey's Italian Caf‚, Village Coffee Company, Mountain Market & Deli.

Bed base: 3,120 near resort; 7,000 in Durango (Nearest lodging: Slopeside) Reservations number:
Resort child care: 2 months and older

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