Winter
Winter Pride at Purgatory Resort
Join Durango Pride and Purgatory Resort for our inaugural Gay Ski Weekend! Purgatory Resort is the perfect place to come ski and play. We have a great weekend of activities and events planned for you, and they all take place right at the Resort!
Buy Tickets Now!
The link above will take you to the site where you can buy tickets for all of the weekend activities, including the dance, drag show, snowshoe tour, tubing hill party, snowmobile tour, and more. You can also sign up for free for activities like the Pride Parade, lunch and dinner get-togethers, and apres-ski meetups.
Featured Entertainment: Latrice Royale!
On Saturday night, you will not want to miss the greatest drag show Durango, CO has ever seen! Learn more about Latrice Royale and be sure to buy tickets in advance (link above) for what will certainly be a sold out show.
Discount on Lodging & Lift Tickets:
We have a special lodging and lift ticket discount just for you. Book two nights of lodging and get 20% off, plus discounted lift tickets!
Schedule of Activities:
We have lots of fun activities planned for you. Join in for whatever sounds fun, or just find new friends and enjoy the great skiing. Here’s a short video describing our weekend of activities.
| Thursday, January 26 | ||
| 3:30pm – 6:30pm | Alpenglow snow shoe tour
$65 per person, includes lift ticket, guide, wine and cheese picnic
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(970) 385 – 2147 to make advance reservations. Meet at Guest Services
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| 6pm – 7:30pm | Check-in and cocktail reception
Come say hello, meet new friends, and get all the information you need about activities for the weekend. |
Purgy’s |
| Friday, January 27 | ||
| All day | Photo scavenger hunt
Find items on the mountain throughout the weekend to win prizes! Click the link above for instructions.
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On the mountain |
| 10:30am | Gay ski meet up
Find your friends or make new ones to ski with today.
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Lift 1 |
| 12:30pm | Lunch at Powderhouse
Informal meet-up for lunch at the mid-mountain lodge.
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Powderhouse Lodge
(Take Lift 1 and ski down.) |
| 2 – 4pm | Tubing hill party
A fun break from skiing, with tubing, disco tunes, and S’mores. $10 per tube.
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Tubing Hill
(Lower part of the mountain by the highway.) |
| 2 – 5pm | Live Music: Big Mama Donna band
After you’re done skiing, come to Purgy’s, have a cocktail, and enjoy one of Durango’s favorite bands.
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Purgy’s |
| 6pm | Dinner
Join the group for dinner at the Resort’s pizzeria. The menu also includes calzones, salads, and wings.
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Paradise Pizzeria
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| 7:30pm – 10pm | Red & White Snow Ball
Red & White attire or costumes for this dance party! Tickets available for purchase in advance through the link above.
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Hoody’s |
| Saturday, January 28 | ||
| All day | Scavenger hunt continues
Find various items on the mountain, take a photo, and win cool prizes. |
On the mountain |
| 10:30am | Gay ski meet up
Find your friends or make new ones to ski with today.
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Lift 1 |
| 10:30am | Teen ski meet up
Teens only. Find your friends or make new ones on the slopes. |
Lift 4 |
| 12:30pm | Lunch at Dante’s
Informal meet-up at the backside lodge for lunch.
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Dante’s Lodge
Take Lift 5 or 8. |
| 2pm | Rainbow pride parade on the slopes
Join the group, ride up the lift together, and then parade down!
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Meet at Lift 1 |
| 2 – 5pm: | Live Music: The Cannondolls
Come to Purgy’s for some great live music from this folksy female trio.
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Purgy’s |
| 6pm | Dinner
Two options, one at the Resort and one at the Sow’s Ear a mile down the road. |
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| 6:30 – 10pm | An Evening With Latrice Royale!
6:30 – 8pm: Early show 8 – 8:30pm: Meet and greet with Latrice 9 – 10:30pm: Late show Tickets on sale now for what is sure to be two sold-out shows!
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Hoody’s Lodge |
| Sunday, January 29 | ||
| 10:30am | Gay ski meet up
Find your friends or make new ones to ski with today. |
Lift 1 |
| 11am | Sunday lunch and Bloody Mary’s
Meet up one last time before we say farewell after a wonderful weekend! |
Purgy’s |
