Take a turn along the many trails of Purgatory Resort amid the rugged San Juan Mountains. Ten ski lifts and 88 trails mean you'll rarely find lines for the slopes. The extraordinary amount of snowfall here--averaging 6.7 m (22 ft) per year--ensures that the slopes are well-supplied. At the summit at 3,299 m (10,822 ft), you'll be rewarded with views of peaks and bowls etched with evergreens and aspen trees. The resort's ominous nickname, Purgatory, comes from the name of the creek that runs through the region. Plan my trip to Durango with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.
Purgatory Resort reviews
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About 2 inches fresh snow-fun. Lovely vistas from the slopes. This is a mid-size resort with about 2000 vertical. Prices are reasonable, and the crowd on a later-season weekday was very modest-no..... more
About 2 inches fresh snow-fun. Lovely vistas from the slopes. This is a mid-size resort with about 2000 vertical. Prices are reasonable, and the crowd on a later-season weekday was very modest-no..... more »
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Pluses = great trail variety, especially with Intermediate or blue trails. Almost no lift lines above base. Minuses = poor to nonexistent wifi and ability to call on mountain. Trails and lifts...
Pluses = great trail variety, especially with Intermediate or blue trails. Almost no lift lines above base. Minuses = poor to nonexistent wifi and ability to call on mountain. Trails and lifts... more »
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We love Purgatory! The staff are family friendly, helpful and informative. The skiing is top notch! The beauty of the mountain is breath taking! If you have the opportunity to come to Purgatory take it! You will become a yearly visitor or in our case a future property owner! All resort amenities are within walking distance. Once there you don't have to leave unless you want to. The accommodations will not disappoint.
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We had a great time on the snowmobile tour. Great trail into the forest. Fantastic guide and additional staff. Stopped at several places for pictures and even had a stop at the end where it was wide open and people could “zoom” around. Good equipment, great scenery and even better staff. Highly recommend
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