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Purgatory Resort is a ski resort located in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado, 25 miles north of the town of Durango. Established in 1965, Purgatory offers 105 trails, including 5 terrain parks, over 1,500 skiable acres, and 12 lifts, including one six-person and two high speed quad lifts. Average annual snowfall is 260 inches per year, and artifici…
Purgatory Resort is a ski resort located in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado, 25 miles north of the town of Durango. Established in 1965, Purgatory offers 105 trails, including 5 terrain parks, over 1,500 skiable acres, and 12 lifts, including one six-person and two high speed quad lifts. Average annual snowfall is 260 inches per year, and artificial snow is produced on approximately one-fifth of the mountain. The elevation at the summit is 10,822 feet, with a vertical drop of 2,029 feet.
  • Location: La Plata County, Colorado, United States
  • Nearest major city: Durango, Colorado
  • Vertical: 2,029 ft (618 m)
  • Top elevation: 10,822 ft (3,299 m)
  • Base elevation: 8,793 ft (2,680 m)
  • Skiable area: 1,650 acres (6.7 km²)
  • Trails: 105 total · 22% beginner · 35% intermediate · 43% advanced
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