Durango Mountain Resort Ski Vacations

Featuring more than 2500 acres of ski area and 75 trails, Durango Mountain Ski Resort has much to offer skiers of all levels. The resort claims that there are approximately two people per acre on their slopes during operation hours. The crowds are small, and lift lines do not exist.

Located in Colorado, the top elevation is 10822 feet with a 2030 vertical drop. There are eleven lifts, including nine chair lifts and two surface lifts. You can find lodging at the resort, or in the town of Durango, which is nearby. If you stay at the resort, make sure that you actually visit the town while you are there. While the town is small, there is much to see and do.

Rentals are available for both ski and snowboarding equipment, and private and group lessons are also available at the Durango Mountain Resort. There are plenty of activities and events both at the resort and in Durango to keep everyone in your family happy. When it comes to family ski vacations, this is one you don't want to miss!

Purgatory Mountain Statistics

  • Base Elevation - 8,793'
  • Summit Elevation - 10,822'
  • Vertical Drop - 2,029ft'
  • Skiable Area - 1,200acres'
  • Annual Snowfall - 260"
  • Snowmaking - 21%/250 Acres
  • Number of Lifts - 11
  • Uphill Lift Capacity - 15,050/hour
  • Types of Lifts:
    • 1 High Speed Six Person
    • 1 High Speed Quad
    • 4 Triple Chairlifts
    • 3 Double Chairlifts
    • 1 Surface Lift
    • 1 Magic Carpet
  • Number of Trails - 85
  • Trail Ratings:
    • 23% Beginner
    • 51% Intermediate
    • 26% Advanced/Expert
  • Terrain Parks 2

  • Skiing Resort Articles:-

    Aspen: Golf options abound (Vail Daily)
    ASPEN, Colorado ? If it weren?t for the mountains and the whole skiing thing, Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley might be best known as a golfing Mecca.

    American Skiing sells final resort (WCSH 6 Portland)
    PARK CITY, Utah (AP) -- A ski resort company that got its start in Maine has sold its final resort and will dissolve.

    American Skiing Co. sells final resort (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)
    PARK CITY, Utah -- American Skiing Co., a once high-flying company in a risky, weather-dependent business, has sold its final resort and will dissolve. ... - By Paul Foy Associated Press

    Bitterroot Resort?s latest proposal rejected (Ravalli Republic)
    LOLO - It?s back to the drawing board for the Bitterroot Resort after the Forest Service rejected its latest proposal to bring skiing to National Forest lands above Tom Maclay?s ranch just outside of Lolo.