Durango / Purgatory Ski Resort Guide
Durango / Purgatory, United States
Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 10,823ft |
| Resort Height | 8,793ft |
| Nearest Airports | Montrose and Telluride |
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Durango / Purgatory
The ski area of Durango / Purgatory is at an altitude of 8,793ft.
Summary
Durango / Purgatory has direct access to 75 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 8,793ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 10,823ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Durango / Purgatory offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Durango / Purgatory.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Durango / Purgatory?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 19 November.
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Ski Area Stats
Durango / Purgatory Ski Area
| Trails Number of runs | 75 | |
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| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Durango / Purgatory Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 10,823ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 8,793ft |
| Resort Altitude (Durango / Purgatory) | 8,793ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,031ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners |
Location and Map
Where is Durango / Purgatory?
This ski resort is in La Plata, Colorado, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Durango / Purgatory is Montrose, 113 minutes drive away.
Telluride airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 11 ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is Durango / Purgatory open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
