- Purgatory Resort - Wikipedia
Established in 1965, Purgatory offers 105 trails, including 5 terrain parks, over 1,500 skiable acres, and 12 lifts, including one six-person and two high speed quad lifts Average annual snowfall is 260 inches per year, and artificial snow is produced on approximately one-fifth of the mountain
- About - Purgatory Resort
Located in the rugged San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado, Purgatory Resort is only 25 miles north of historic downtown Durango Carved by glaciers thousands of years ago, Purgatory offers a unique blend of steep tree skiing trails and wide-open cruisers with stunning views
- History of Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory Ski Area)
Resort History: Purgatory Ski Area opened back in 1965, providing the town of Durango with a new ski area The name Purgatory stems from the Spanish Escalante Expedition during the 1700’s During their trip, one of the members fell into the swiftly flowing Animas River somewhere near site of the ski area and perished into its waters
- Purgatory Resort Facts - Durango
Purgatory Resort is known for some of the most consistent snow around with frequent storms followed by sunny, bluebird days that create perfect conditions for pure alpine nirvana
- Purgatory Resort Opens For 60th Season Of Skiing in Durango
Purgatory Resort will open for the 2025-26 winter season at 9 a m on Friday, November 28, marking six decades of skiing in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains Opening day festivities include a first chair celebration and complimentary pancake breakfast at the Village Express (Lift 1)
- Purgatory Ski Resort in Durango celebrates 60th anniversary
DURANGO, Colo (KRQE) — Ski season is officially underway in Durango, Colorado Purgatory Resort opened on Friday, celebrating its 60th anniversary The resort kicked off its 60th season with a
- Purgatory Resort - Colorado Ski Country USA
A winter paradise in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colorado, is the perfect family vacation destination It’s known for unmatched scenery, terrain for all abilities, and a vibrant, historic downtown
- The History of Purgatory Resort and Ski Area - Drive 4 Corners
The name Purgatory comes from Purgatory Creek which runs through the area of the resort and Purgatory Flats, today the location of the base of the ski area The exact origin of the name itself is unclear Some believe it originated from a 1776 Spanish expedition led by Silvestre Vélez de Escalante
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