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For more information contact:
Durango Mountain Resort, 1 Skier Place, Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-9000, 1-800-525-0892, www.durangomountainresort.com
Sven Brunso, Vice President Sales & Marketing (970)426-7272, sbrunso@durangomountain.com
DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT
HEAVEN ON EARTH
Following is a partial list of shows, activities, Durango events, and amenities associated with Purgatory/Durango Mountain Resort
SUMMER: Open Daily June 19 – August 23 and weekends/holiday through September 2009
- Scenic Chairlift Ride, Alpine Slide, Bungee Trampoline, Climbing Walls, Mini-Golf, Mechanical Bull, Horseback rides and the Durango Mining Company.
- Music in the Mountains – a three-week classical series featuring musicians from major symphony orchestras and chamber music programs held in a spectacular mountain setting.
- Mushroom and Wine Festival
- Hot Rod and Custom Bike Show- Vintage cars and motorcycles along with custom rods and bikes.
- Incredible location for weddings, retreats, meetings, and team-building
- Family Fun Fests-Face painting Magic and Family Fun in the Plaza
- Artist Festivals- Regional artist sell their wares in the Purgatory Plaza
- Purgatory Challenge- 50 mile Mtn bike race and Mountain Marathon
- PAR-4-DAD Father’s Day Mini-Golf tournament.
- Mountain Biking- Some of the planet’s best singletrack including the 1990 World Championship course.
- San Juan Brewfest- Sample brew from throughout the region in this festive event
- Durango Hiking Trails – Miles of trails in an alpine nirvana. Walk through the wildflowers in summer or take in natures glow as the Aspens turn gold come fall.
WINTER: Late November through early April
- Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowbiking on Purgatory Mountain.
- 85 trails spread across 1,200 acres serviced by 10 lifts.
- Nordic Skiing, Tubing Hill, Snowshoeing and Sleigh rides.
- America’s “Best Ski Weather” as voted by SKI Magazine.
- Surrounded by the rugged Needles Mountains, with altitude in excess of 14,000 feet.
- Great non-ski activities in the area including Mesa Verde, D&SNG Railroad, Trimble Hot Springs and a scenic drive on the Million Dollar Highway.
- Torchlight Parade and Fireworks on New Years Eve
- New $50 Million Base Area including Purgatory Lodge
- Shops, Dining, and retail throughout the new Plaza area
- The best packages of any major Colorado Resort with Stay and Ski from $59 pp/pn
- More than 500 lodging units from Tamarron (10 miles South) to Cascade Village (1 mile N)
- “She Ride”-Women’s only snowboard camp for riders of all skill levels
- “Expression Sessions” – Freestyle competition held throughout the season
- “Town Downhill” – Locals suit up and race others for the coveted price of “Fastest Local”
- “Dave Spencer Classic” – Teams of 4 dress up in costumes and race against the clock
- “Snowdown” – Durango Winter Carnival with some events held at DMR
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