Purgatory Resort
Colorado. Family. Heaven.
Purgatory offers a complete Rocky Mountain Colorado vacation, year-round, perfect for families, kids, and groups.
Open daily for winter operation until the end of the season (April/May 2026)
View dining options here. Restaurants available on base from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
View shops and services here. Hours of operation are 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM.
Ticket office hours of operation are: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily.
Phone:
9702479000
Email:
tickets@purgatory.ski
Visit PURGATORYRESORT.COM for more info!
No matter where you rest your head, when you stay at Purgatory, we will make it an enjoyable and memorable experience for the entire family. Purgatory features accommodations that range from luxurious, slopeside, and vacation homes to value-priced lodge rooms. You’ll find warm, comfortable lodging to suit every budget and need.
Purgatory is a mountain community that feels like home but is like no place you've ever been.
An endless backyard filled with exploration, relaxation, and excitement. A destination where wildflowers grow thick as grass, trails lead off into the sunset, and family members come to reunite. A central ground between the quintessential Colorado mountain town of Durango and the uniqueness of the Four Corners Region.
Whether you’re looking for heart-pounding adventure or a relaxing vacation in the Rocky Mountains, once you've been to Purgatory, you'll understand why so many visitors head to Southwest Colorado year after year.
The name Purgatory comes from a witty farmer who lived in the area during the late 1800s and adopted the moniker for a nearby creek, a tributary of the Rio de las Animas Perdidas (the River of Lost Souls), dubbed by Spanish explorers for a group who disappeared on the river during Durango's early history.
We have more than just skiing! Other winter activities include Purgatory Snowcat Adventures, Mountain Coaster rides, Nighttime tubing hill, Snowshoe Tours, and more!
Just the Facts!
Welcome to the rugged San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. Purgatory is known for some of the most consistent snow around. Frequent storms followed by sunny, bluebird days create perfect conditions for pure alpine nirvana. Here are all the latest facts and statistics about Purgatory Resort:
- Our Base Elevation is 8,793 feet (2,680 meters)
- The Summit Elevation is 10,822 feet (3,299 meters) (That's over two miles high!)
- Vertical Drop is 2,029 feet (618 meters)
- Skiable area is over 1,600 acres.
- Our Annual Snowfall at Purgatory is 260 inches (660 centimeters) (That's over 21 FEET!)
- We can cover 250+ acres with our snowmaking.
Lifts:
- 1 High Speed Six Person
- 2 High Speed Quads
- 3 Triple Chairlifts
- 3 Double Chairlifts
- 2 Magic Carpet
Our trail ratings by percentage are:
- 20% Beginner
- 45% Intermediate
- 35% Advanced/Expert
We have four terrain parks for even more fun:
- Pitchfork Terrain Garden
- Halo Park
- Horns Park
- Headwaters
Kids always ski free at Purgatory!
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