Durango Overview

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www.durangomountainresort.com (800) 982-6103

Durango Mountain Resort

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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.

Elevation

Summit

10822 Ft.
Vertical Drop

2029 Ft.
Base

8793 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

23%

Intermediate Runs

51%

Advanced Runs

21%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

1.3

Skiable Terrain

1360

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 10
Gondolas & Trams: 0
High Speed Sixes: 1
High Speed Quads: 1
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 4
Double Chairs: 3
Surface Lifts: 1

Common Misspellings

Darango, Derango, Dorango, Durango, Durrango, Purgotory, Ski Purgatory

Contact Details

#1 Skier Place

Durango, 81301

Phone: (800) 982-6103

dmr@DurangoMountain.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Nov 25, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 15, 2012

Projected Days Open: 130

Days Open Last Year: 130

Years Open: 47

Average Snowfall: 260

Durango Reviews

by snowstarvedTx Mar 5, 2012
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 3.0
Great Stay in Durango

Pros: Family friendly, varied terrain, easy access, reasonable pricing
Cons: lots of flats, learn the mountain, slower lifts
by tcsander Jul 5, 2011
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 2.0
- Nightlife 1.0
Good Family Skiing for all levels

Pros: Good Spring Snow
Cons: Old Lifts
by Mountainbilly Oct 24, 2010
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 4.0
Traversatory

Pros: Locals Rule
Cons: Parking