Durango Mountain Resort

Area Profile

Durango Mountain Resort, known forever to locals only as "Purgatory," is a four-season resort bounded by spired peaks on three sides and high desert to the south. The Animas River bisects the town. This geographic alignment places Durango squarely in the middle of two weather systems with a track record of producing steady light snowfall followed by bluebird days. There is shuttle service from the town of Durango to the resort.

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Lodging Profile

Durango Mountain Resort offers a full range of lodging options, from slopeside to remote, individual to group, studio to luxury mountain home. The Purgatory Village Hotel is set directly into the mountain and offers deluxe king rooms or multi-room suites with panoramic views. BlackBear Townhomes represent the first of the resort's new east villages, located directly across from the main resort entrance. East Rim Condominiums just 30 minutes away from the mountain. Cascade Village is two miles north of Purgatory Village. Lodge at Tamarron is ten minutes south.

Services Profile

High speed detachable six-passenger lift, a high speed quad and four triple chairs in place to take advantage of 260 inches of average snowfall on 1,200 skiable acres. Two terrain parks. Twenty one percent of the mountain can be covered by snowmaking. Snowcoaster Tubing Hill is a favorite with families.

Area Recreation Profile

Tons to do. If you like to play in the snow you can try out the planks on the mountain or bash around in two terrain parks. Cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowcat skiing are available. The town of Durango is a blend of cowboy culture and Hollywood with world class dining and shopping. Railroad and Mesa Verde National Park.

Snowboarding Profile

Paradise Freestyle Arena is more than half a mile long and 600 vertical. It features a 450-foot halfpipe with 15 foot walls, boxes, and more rails. Snowboard shop, rentals, and accessories located just steps from the slopes. Lessons available. Pitchfork Terrain Garden also a favorite with shredders.

Common Misspellings

purgotory, ski purgatory

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 130

Days Open Last Year: 130

Years Open: 43

Average Snowfall: 260"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 23%

Intermediate Runs: 51%

Advanced Runs: 21%

Expert Runs: 5%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 10

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: 1

High Speed Quads: 1

Quad Chairs: N/A

Triple Chairs: 4

Double Chairs: 3

Surface Lifts: 1

Elevation

Top: 10822 ft.

Bottom: 8793 ft.

Vertical Drop: 2029 ft.

Longest Run: 0.8 miles

Skiable Terrain: 1200 acres

Snow Making: 250 acres