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Purgatory

Durango
,
Colorado
Great for families and intermediates, with great snow and beautiful scenery

Pros:

  • Exceptional and plentiful intermediate terrain
  • Top-to-bottom skiing, allowing for longer runs
  • A dedicated focus on families, with a relaxed atmosphere and dedicated beginner areas
  • Beautiful scenery
  • Great snow quantity and quality
  • Uncrowded

Cons:

  • Limited terrain for experts
  • Somewhat dated facilities
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Terrain
Challenge level preferences
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
All abilities
Terrain preferences
Glades
Bowls
Longer trails
Terrain park
Mountain Preferences
Larger mountain
Smaller mountain
Higher elevation
Lower elevation
Bigger vertical drop
Mountain Experience
SNOW
Higher average snowfall
Better snow quality
Weather
Sunny day more likely
Rainy day less likely
Extreme cold less likely
Scenery
Beautiful natural scenery
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
Guest Experience
Service
Great customer service
Family friendly
Great ski school
Crowds
Less crowded
Fast lifts
Off the beaten path
Food, Drink, and Activities
Food and drink
Bars & Restaurants
Nightlife
Activities
Shopping
Spa
Snowtubing
Travel and Lodging
Lodging
Slopeside lodging
Lodging nearby
Travel
Closest airport(s)
DRO
40
miles
GJT
150
miles
miles
Multi-Resort Pass
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Annual Snowfall
224
IN
Summit elevation
10822
FT
Vertical drop
2029
FT
terrain
1128
ACRES
Base elevation
8793
FT