Resorts Durango-Mountain-Res
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.
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.
Cross Country Profile
Sixteen kilometers of groomed trails ready for both classic nordic and skate skiing. Nordic Center is located across Highway 550 from Purgatory Village.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
| Elevation | Lifts | Terrain |
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Top: 10822 FT Bottom: 8793 FT Vertical Drop: 2029 FT Skiable Terrain: 1200 acres Number of Runs: 85 Snow Making: 250 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 1 Capacity: 15600 |
Beginner Runs: 23% Intermediate Runs: 51% Advanced Runs: 21% Expert Runs: 5% Average Snowfall: 260 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 130 Year Open: 1965 |
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Contact Information
Durango-Mountain-Res
Address:#1 Skier Place Durango, CO, 81301Phone: (800) 982-6103
Email: dmrr@DurangoMountain.com
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