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Best Spring Break Ever
Spring Break at Purgatory Resort is unforgettable.
With games, giveaways and kid- and family-friendly activities every day, and live music all over the resort, Spring Break at Purgatory is nonstop fun for everyone. Plus, Purgatory offers lodging and lift ticket deals to make your week of sunshine and family fun even friendlier.
Spring Break Savings
Kids Ski FREE + 25% Off Lodging
Kids 12 and younger ski FREE when you stay 2 nights at Purgatory Resort, plus purchase full-day lift tickets for mom and dad. Guests also get 25% off resort lodging. Available now through April 4.
Teens Ski FREE + 25% Off Lodging
Kids 17 and younger ski FREE when you stay 2 nights at Purgatory Resort, plus purchase full-day lift tickets for mom and dad. Guests also get 25% off resort lodging. Available now through April 3.
Resort Lodging Starts at $135
Save 20% on resort lodging and up to 34% on lift tickets during your Spring Break vacation.
Spring Break Schedule—March 11-19
Saturday, March 11
- Live Music @ Purgy’s: The Clods, 2:30 – 5:30pm
- Miller High Life Cooler Giveaway @ Purgy’s, 3pm
- Kids’ Night Out, 5:30 – 9pm at the Den
Sunday, March 12
- Morning Yoga, 8:30 – 9:30am at the DMI
Monday, March 13
- Tubing Hill Party, 3 – 4:30pm, on the tubing hill
- Live Music @ Purgy’s: Hello Dollface, 2:30 – 5:30pm
Tuesday, March 14
- Live Music @ Purgy’s: Full Moon Medicine, 2:30 – 5:30pm
- Tequila Night with El Moro Spirits & Tavern, 5 – 6pm, Hoody’s — advance purchase required
Wednesday, March 1
- Wolves Visit The Mountain, 11am – 2pm in the Plaza
- Balloon Animals, 12 – 4pm in the base area
- Snowboard Giveaway with Alaskan Amber @ Purgy’s, 3pm
- Ska Brewing Special Tapping @ Purgy’s, 2 – 4pm
- Evening Yoga, 6 – 7:15pm at the DMI
- Build Your Derby Racer, 3 – 5pm at Hoody’s
Friday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day
- Steamworks Clam Bake, 1 – 3pm at Powderhouse
- Ski Giveaway with Coors Light, 3pm in the Plaza
- Evening Snowshoe Tour, 3:30 – 7pm
Saturday, March 18
- Cardboard Derby presented by McDonald’s, 10am – 1pm on the tubing hill
- Live Music at Purgy’s: The Assortment, 2:30 – 5:30p
Sunday, March 19
- Morning Yoga, 8:30 – 9:30am at the DMI
Every Day Family Fun
Spring season at Purgatory Resort is chock full of kid- and family-friendly fun, from sleigh rides to snowmobiling and dog sledding to discovering Animas City.If your alpine adventure includes taking your family to town, be sure to check out the Durango & Silverton Railroad, one of the most popular and memorable family activities in southern Colorado. And don’t forget to build a snowman and have a snowball fight!
Tubing Hill
Snow Coasters Tubing Hill is open every day from March 4 – March 29 from 12pm – 7pm. For just $10 per tube per hour, your family can giggle–or scream–your way down multiple high-speed snow-covered tubing lanes.
Dog Sledding
A memorable adventure for all ages, sled dogs from Durango Dog Ranch depart from the kennel at the base area every hour, Thursdays through Sundays, to transport you and your family along a scenic winter trail.
Sleigh Rides
Every evening, draft horses from Buck’s Livery take a sleigh full of guests on a picturesque mountain sleigh ride. Sleighs depart daily from the base area at 4pm, 4:45pm and 5:30pm.
Snowmobile Adventures
An unforgettable experience, Snowmobile Adventures offers one- to four-hour family-friendly guided tours that start at Purgatory Resort and take you through forested trails in the surrounding mountains.
Animas City
Ski or ride through little house and building facades in this fun play zone for kids and parents alike.
Find Animas City on the trail map
Snowsports School
Purgatory’s kids’ group lessons are designed to be the most fun, playful learning experience for kids. Purgatory’s Children’s Specialists will help improve your child’s confidence, balance and skills. Group instruction is available for kids ages 4-12.
The Den Child Care
The Den is a licensed guest child care facility, providing a safe, interactive and engaging environment. Children ages two months to four years enjoy high-quality care including creative indoor projects and outdoor snow play. Hourly, half- and full-day care is available.