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Skiing & Snowboarding
Your winter adventure starts in Durango! With over 266 days of sunshine a year and some of the best snow and terrain in Colorado, bluebird powder days and an unforgettable ski adventure await!
Within a 30 minute drive of downtown Durango, you'll find three ski resorts and ski areas: Purgatory Resort, Hesperus Ski Area, and Chapman Hill.
For those looking to carve fresh powder in mountains and get first tracks every run, the San Juans and La Plata Mountains house some of the best backcountry access in North America. With the highest concentration of 14ers than any other state and hundreds of thousands of acres of skiable terrain, Durango is the perfect spot for your next backcountry tour.
Whether you're wanting a laid-back, family ski trip in Colorado or runs that are shreddy, sendy, and sunny, Durango is the place to be this Winter.
Learn more about skiing and snowboarding in Durango and plan your Winter adventure today!
Whether you're looking for runs for the whole family or fresh, untouched groomers, snowboarding in Durango should be your first choice! With over 260" inches of powder a year, your unbeatable snowboarding adventures starts in Durango. Plan your trip today!
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Purgatory Resort, equipped with more than 1,700 acres of skiable area, 105 runs, and a summit elevation of 10,822’, is one of America’s best resorts for family-filled fun. Combine Durango’s 300 annual days of sunshine with Purgatory’s 260” of average snowfall and you have a recipe for unbeatable ski and snowboarding conditions.
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