Colorado. Family. Heaven.
Situated just 25 miles north of town, Durango Mountain Resort (DMR) is tucked away in the San Juan Mountains and boasts incredible views of the majestic Needles and La Plata Mountain Ranges. With an average annual snowfall of 260 inches, and over 300 days of sunshine a year, Durango Mountain Resort is continually rated #1 for Winter Weather by the readers of SKI Magazine.
DMR is truly a year-round playground. During the ski season, the resort boasts 1,200 skiable acres and 85 trails serviced by 11 lifts. With terrain for all ability levels, and a plethora of on-mountain amenities, DMR makes for a great Colorado ski destination. The resort also offers snowcat trips, snowmobiling, Nordic skiing, and sleigh rides. Winter events on the mountain include the Ski Bike America Festival, Dave Spencer Ski Classic, and the Wolverton Telemark Festival.
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Ski and Snowboard lessons:
Whether you are a "never-ever" looking to learn the basics, or an advanced skier or snowboarder looking to fine-tune your skills, Durango Mountain Resort offers lessons for all ages and abilities.
Ski and Snowboard rentals and sales:
There are several full-service ski and snowboard retail and rental shops in the area to get you outfitted from head to toe. Click here for a complete list of rental stores.
Ski Packages:
Looking for great ski packages? Check out our special offers page, or Contact Durango Central Reservations for lodging, lift ticket and rental packages.
Ski season ends in April, but the fun doesn't. From Father's Day through Labor Day, enjoy a scenic chair lift ride, 50 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails, an alpine slide, human maze, climbing wall, Kids Adventure Camp and much more. Summer events at Durango Mountain Resort include the Adventure Xstreme Series, Music in the Mountains, and various wine and brew festivals. Click here for more special events.
Interesting Fact: In 1776, several Spanish explorers traveling on a nearby river were lost. Their bodies were never found and the others believed that the souls of the lost men would therefore be relegated to Purgatory. From this legend was born the original name of our ski area, Purgatory Resort, which opened in 1965. The resort has since been renamed "Durango Mountain Resort". Also, following this legendary expedition the river was named: "El Rio de las Animas Perdidas" or the River of Lost Souls (Now simply called the Animas River).
