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Durango Mountain Resort

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Formerly known as Purgatory, Durango Mountain Resort is 25 miles north of Durango, Colorado. With 300 days of sunshine and 260 inches of snow annually, this is a slice of heaven with a western twist in Southwest Colorado.

Outdoor enthusiasts and modern day explorers still flock to the area to share in the beauty of its dramatic vistas and to experience all that the mountain has to offer including:

  • Two terrain parks
  • Children’s play park
  • NASTAR racing course
  • 85 trails
  • 1,200 acres of legendary terraced terrain
  • In the summer, Durango Mountain Resort is an endless backyard filled with exploration, relaxation and excitement. Featuring world-class mountain biking trails, hiking, camping and gold medal fishing waters.


     Mountain Statistics

    Skiable Acres: 1,325 Acres
    Vertical Drop: 2,029 feet
    Base Elevation: 8,793 Feet
    Summit Elevation: 10,822 Feet
    Total Runs: 85 Runs
    Terrain: 21% Beginner, 46% Intermediate,
    33% Advanced/Expert
    Lifts: 1 High Speed Six Person, 1 High Speed Quad,
    4 Triple Chairlifts, 3 Double Chairlifts, 1 Magic Carpet
    Lift Capacity: 15,050 / Hr.
    Avg. Snowfall: 260 Inches

     Terrain Park

    Features: Half Pipe
    Details: 2-Paradise Freestyle Arena
    Pitchfork Terrain Garden
    Divine Comedy

     Basic Information

    Location: 25 miles north of Durango along US 550
    Durango Mountain Resort
    Season: Early December to late March
    Hours:

    Daily: 9am - 4pm
    Half Day: 12:30pm

    Address: #1 Skier Place
    Durango, CO 81301
    : Info by Request

     Directions

    From Durango:
    Head north on U.S. Highway 550 to Durango Resort. Durango Mountain Resort is approximately 23 miles from Durango

    From Montrose:
    Take U.S. Highway 550 south to Durango Resort. Durango Mountain Resort is about 82 miles from Montrose


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