Durango Mountain
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Durango Mountain Resort, the ski area also known as Purgatory, is a full scale ski resort in southwest Colorado. It is known for its beautiful scenery and great weather. Lots of sunny days here. There are quite a few restaurants and shops to choose from in the village. Besides the great skiing and snowboarding, there are many other activities to keep you busy at the resort. These include snowbikes, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and even a zip line! There is snowcat skiing for those looking to do backcountry skiing in the miles surrounding the resort. There are lots activities to choose from to keep you busy on a ski vacation to Durango Mountain Resort.
| Location | Durango Mountain Resort is located in southwestern Colorado, 26 miles from Durango. It is 379 miles from Denver. |
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| Airports | Durango-La Plata County Airport- 41 miles Montrose Regional Airport- 83 miles |
| Season Length | November to April (typical length, depending on weather) |
| Hours | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Mountain Info
| Acres | 1360 |
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| Base Elevation | 8793 ft |
| Summit Elevation | 10,822 ft |
| Vertical Rise | 2029 ft |
| Avg. Annual Snowfall | 260 in |
| Lessons | Yes |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Terrain Park | Yes – 5 |
| Snowcat Skiing | Yes |
| Cross Country Skiing | Yes |
| Night Skiing | No |
| Trails | 88 |
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| Longest Run | 2 Miles |
| Terrain | 20% Beginner 45% Intermediate 35% Advanced/Expert |
| Lifts | 1 High Speed Six Person 1 High Speed Quad 4 Triple Chairlifts 3 Double Chairlifts 1 Magic Carpet |
| Amenities | Restaurants, bar, shopping |
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| Trail Map Link | Durango Mountain Resort Trail Map |
| Ski Town | There is a ski village atmosphere here. The town of Durango is about 30 minutes away. |
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| Summer | There’s lots going on here in the summer too. Summer activities include mountain biking, alpine slide, zip line, disc golf, horseback riding and many more. There are also several wedding sites to choose from. |
