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A 3-Day Itinerary for Your Romantic Ski Vacation

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Purgatory Resort
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Plan an unforgettable and romantic ski getaway with your partner Purgatory Resort is the perfect romantic getaway for you and your partner. Breathtaking mountain views and countless activities will make for an unforgettable weekend. If you are planning a couple’s ski trip to Purgatory, here’s our 3-day itinerary to help you get the most out […]
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Don’t have a gift for your sweetie yet? Let us help you out! Gift Guide: For Her Lift Tickets Spend the day on the slopes with your favorite chairlift partner. Purchase lift tickets at least 48 hours in advance to secure the lowest price possible. Private Lessons Want to […]
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Early February Snow Pics

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Purgatory Resort
Yesterday it snowed all day, dumping 6″ to celebrate February 6. We’ve received 11″ over the past four days, and over 11.5 FEET of snow this season! Check out photos from Thursday below. Don’t forget Power Passholders get a bonus hour of early lift access this Sunday, February 9! Load Lift 1 promptly at 8am […]
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Purgatory Resort is Condé Nast’s #10 “Best Ski Resort in the U.S. and Canada”

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Purgatory Resort
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Imagine going on a ski trip where you spend less time traveling and more time skiing and riding unique terrain while surrounded by inspiring mountain views. Located in the heart of the stunning San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado, Purgatory Resort features uncrowded slopes, family-friendly activities and an epic backcountry skiing operation. These are only […]
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MLK Weekend Kicks Off with Powder Day

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Purgatory Resort
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Snowflakes lightly fell to the slopes as excited skiers and snowboarders waited to load Lift 1 at 9am on the morning of Friday, January 17. The snow report indicated that one inch of fresh snow had fallen overnight, with more expected to fall throughout the day. As the day went on, the snow began to […]
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New Year’s Eve 2020

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Purgatory Resort
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Spirits were high for New Year’s Eve 2020 at the mountain as people gathered on The Beach for the final hours of 2019. The annual torchlight parade and fireworks show bedazzled spectators in what might be our best show yet. As we watched the red glow of torches weave their way down the slopes and […]
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Purgatory Resort Hits Over 100″ of Total Snowfall for the Season!

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Purgatory Resort
The 2019/2020 season has been off to a great start at Purgatory Resort. First came the earliest backside opening in history, followed by the earliest full mountain opening. And now, we’ve hit over 100″ of total snowfall for the season! This most recent storm has gifted us with a total of 32″ in the past […]
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Christmas Eve Photos

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Purgatory Resort
Christmas Eve morning started as a gorgeous, bluebird day. Throughout the day the clouds built as the storm moved in and by late afternoon it started dumping snow and will do so through the night (4-8″ is predicted tonight alone with more tomorrow)! Skiing around the mountain we found stockings hung by the snowboard with […]
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3-Day Winter Itinerary at Purgatory Resort

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Purgatory Resort
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Purgatory Resort is located a short 30-minute drive from downtown Durango, Colorado, and is the perfect place to plan your Southwest ski vacation. With over 1,635 skiable acres, numerous activities and countless events, Purgatory is a go-to winter destination. Whether you’re bringing the whole family, organizing a friend trip or planning a romantic getaway, Purgatory […]
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Purgatory Snowcat Adventures Now Open!

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Purgatory Resort
The powder was deep and the stoke was high on the first Purgatory Snowcat Adventures trip of the 2019/2020 season!  The group enjoyed face shots of light, untouched powder on numerous untracked runs throughout the day— check out photos below. Want first tracks all day? Come experience cat skiing for yourself! Our expert team will […]
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We Opened the Entire Mountain! Photos from December 13 and 14

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Purgatory Resort
We opened the entire mountain on Friday, December 13, making for one of the earliest openings of Lift 8 in history! Check out the epic lines and awesome powder from the beginning of the weekend in the photos below.  Wondering how conditions will be the rest of the week? Check out the snow report for […]
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Photos From December 5

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Purgatory Resort
It’s been an awesome early season and the snow keeps on falling! Check out photos snapped the morning of December 5 and don’t forget you’ll save when you purchase lift tickets online in advance. Buy here.    
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This Year’s Gifts Won’t Fit Under the Tree… 

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Purgatory Resort
This holiday season, we thought we’d get a jump start on our gift-giving. GIFT 1: OPENING THE BACKSIDE SATURDAY! We’re kicking off December with one of the earliest openings of the backside accessed by Lift 3 ever! Fun fact: Hermosa Park lift was originally a double chairlift installed in the summer of 1972. We know […]
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Opening Day Photos

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Purgatory Resort
Big snowflakes fell this morning and stoke was in the air. Skiers and snowboarders in line munched on delicious blue corn pancakes topped with POWDERed sugar and sausage, compliments of Chef Joe and his team. First chair was loaded up at 9am sharp and the season was underway! Check out photos taken today from Ryan […]
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Opening Day Preview 2019/2020

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Purgatory Resort
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Opening Day at Purgatory is Wednesday!  And this week’s storm cycle couldn’t have come at a better time. According to Open Snow, Purgatory can expect to see 2-6 inches prior to our Opening Day, with Thursday and Friday’s storm expected to bring this week’s total snowfall to almost 30 inches! If you needed a little […]
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