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Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
Southwest Colorado’s Family Ski Vacation Destination
Ski Southwest Colorado’s favorite terrain at Durango Mountain Resort, located just 25 miles north of Durango in the scenic Rockies of the San Juan National Forest. Formerly known as Purgatory, Durango Mountain Resort (or DMR, as the locals call it) enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year, receives an average annual snowfall of 260 inches, and boasts some of the most spectacular views of any Colorado ski resort. Readers of Ski Magazine continually rank DMR #1 for winter weather, while its editors recently named Durango Mountain Resort one of “7 Great Mountains to Ski with Your Kids” (2007). In warmer months, Durango Mountain resort is home to a ton of great things to do that are fun for the whole family, from zip-lines and mountain biking to nature tours and much more. No matter what time of year, a trip up to DMR is a must when on vacation in Durango.
Winter Activities at Durango Mountain Resort
During the winter months, Durango Mountain Resort offers visitors 85 trails serviced by 11 lifts. Durango Mountain Resort offers terrain for all skill levels as well as ski and snowboard lessons, ski and snowboard rentals, and Durango ski packages. The ’10 and ’11 seasons brought a wealth of renovations to Durango Mountain Resort, including an upgrade to expert terrain spanning more than 30 percent of DMR’s now 1,360 skiable acres, the addition of enhanced snowmaking capabilities, a new fleet of snowcats, and terrain park renovations, all making Durango Ski Resort one of Colorado’s top ski destinations. Home to some of the best snow in the state and more bluebird days than any other ski resort in the Southwest Colorado region, Durango Mountain Resort is a skier’s paradise.
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, visitors can enjoy many other winter activities at Durango Mountain Resort, including snowcat trips, snowmobiling, Nordic and cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, and the exciting Purgatory Plunge Zipline. This fast and furious attraction soars more than 100 yards from the Purgatory Village Tower over the ski beach at speeds in excess of 35 mph. What’s more, Durango Mountain Resort also hosts a myriad of special events including ski-bike and telemark festivals. Visit Durango’s special event calendar for information on these and all Durango area events!
Spring and Summer Activities at Durango Mountain Resort
Ski season ends in April, but that’s when the fun at Durango Mountain Resort just starts to heat up. From June through September, visitors to Durango Mountain Resort can enjoy a variety of warm-weather activities in this alpine paradise. From scenic chairlift rides to mountain biking and hiking, zip-lines, alpine slides, a climbing wall, horseback riding, disc golf, mountain scooters, and much more, there’s always something exciting to do at Durango Mountain Resort. Check out more information on these and other summer activities in Durango and experience for yourself why DMR is a local favorite year round.
To learn more about planning a trip to Durango and Durango Mountain Resort, please contact the Durango Area Tourism Office at 1- 800-525-8855 today.
Purgatory: A Brief History of Durango Mountain Resort
In 1776 several Spanish explorers traveling on a nearby river were lost and their bodies were never found. Those left behind believed that the souls of the lost explorers would be relegated to Purgatory, and from this legend was born the original name of Durango’s ski area, “Purgatory Resort”, which opened in 1965.
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