Formerly known as Purgatory, many of the run names at Durango Mountain Resort were inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy, such as Demon, Hades, Styx, and Limbo. With 300 days of sunshine and 260 inches of snow annually, however, Durango Mountain belies the imagery created by its run names.
Whether you’re a skier, snowboarder, snowshoer, or snowbiker, and from beginner to expert—however you find your way up and down, once you’ve been on Purgatory Mountain you’ll understand why it stands apart. With two terrain parks,
a children’s play park, a NASTAR racing course, 85 trails, and 1,200 acres of legendary terraced terrain, the mountain truly has something for everyone.
And that's just in the winter. In the summer, Durango Mountain Resort is an endless backyard filled with exploration, relaxation and excitement. Wildflowers grow thick as grass, trails lead off into the sunset and family members come to reunite. Outdoor enthusiasts will find a place with world class mountain biking trails, hiking and camping, and gold medal fishing waters. Even if you never leave your car, the San Juan Scenic Byway and Million Dollar Highway is gorgeous in the summer.
Mountain Statistics
Skiable Acres:
1,200 acres
Vertical Drop:
2,029 feet
Base Elevation:
8,793 feet
Summit Elevation:
10,822 feet
Total Runs:
85 runs
Terrain:
Easiest: 23%, More Difficult: 51%, Most Difficult: 26%
Lifts:
1 High Speed Six Person, 1 High Speed Quad, 4 Triple Chairlifts, 3 Double Chairlifts, 1 Surface Lift, 1 Magic Carpet
Lift Capacity:
15,050/hour
Avg. Snowfall:
260 inches
Terrain Park
Features:
Half Pipe
Details:
Durango Mountain Resort has two terrain parks. The Paradise Freestyle Arena features huge kickers and winding rails. The Pitchfork Terrain Garden is the home of the Durango Half Pipe, as well as rails, a box, and a kicker.
Escape to a retreat that is deep in the mountains, but right in the middle of all that the Durango area has to offer. There are enough lodging options at Durango Mountain Resort will fit all of your summer or winter needs. Just a short drive from Purgatory
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In the summer, rent a mountain bike from Durango and hitch a lift up to the top. Another, more unusual, rental is the Diggler Mountain Scooter, part snowboard, part mountain bike, part scooter. Horseback rides through the San Juan National Forest, guided hikes (even hikes-with-llamas) are other activities you'll find here in summertime. Don't miss the climbing wall.
Come snowmobile the high country with us. Snowy fields, sparkling powder, winding tree trails, spectacular mountain scenery, family and friends. What a way to spend the day!
