Purgatory ski area, Colorado

  I was here last winter, the skiing was great. says Jill.

Purgatory is a mid-size ski area boasting a medium drop if compared to other US Rockies ski hills. This ski area has a drop from top to bottom of 2,029 feet which is sufficient for a great top to bottom run. This ski hill gets covered by snowfall close to the local average each winter season. This ski resort has a much lower than average ratio of demanding ski slopes and a much higher than average fraction of beginner and intermediate runs. Purgatory has
    scores of different runs and a reasonable selection of ski lifts. Getting a splendid workout and just hanging out with your skiing friends are splendid incentives to come. This ski area receives so much white snow, 22 feet yearly, and that is plenty for really
delightful coverage. Having such a big ski terrain, 1,200 acres in all you won't be without skiable territory. The splendid mountain panorama of Colorado and the perfect feeling of gliding down the ski trails are cause enough to come here to ski. No deficiency of wonderful places to stay, and if you make reservations before heading out, you're all set. All of the 11 lifts make for a calming ride up the slope. All in all there are 85 slopes to pick from; there are plenty slopes for every skill. Nothing tops the Colorado  
peaks in the wintertime; they are always great for skiing or snowboarding. The snowboarding and the skiing in Colorado is a lot of fun the whole season. There's a ski trail map of Purgatory on this net page for your reference. In view of the fact that you're on this net page you are possibly into skiing or snowboarding, either way, there are lots of splendid ski resorts for that in the vicinity. This ski mountain has a delightful pick of ski runs to fit all abilities; it won’t leave anyone bored.

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  QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 2,029 feet

Total Runs: 85
- 26% Expert and Advanced
- 51% Intermediate Runs
- 23% Beginner Runs

Total Lifts: 11

Skiing Area: 1,200 acres
Annual snowfall: 22 feet

Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.629261
Longitude: -107.815288


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Purgatory ski area.
 Ski Areas Near Purgatory ski area:
Silverton, Colorado , 14 miles away
   1900 vertical feet
   1 runs - 1 lifts
   100% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner
Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 15 miles away
   400 vertical feet
   3 runs - 1 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner
Telluride, Colorado , 17 miles away
   3845 vertical feet
   115 runs - 18 lifts
   41% Expert & Adv.
   36% Intermediate
   23% Beginner
Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 25 miles away
   700 vertical feet
   5 runs - 2 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   25% Beginner
Wolf Creek, Colorado , 71 miles away
   1604 vertical feet
   77 runs - 7 lifts
   45% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   20% Beginner
Powderhorn, Colorado , 82 miles away
   1650 vertical feet
   44 runs - 4 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner
Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 90 miles away
   2100 vertical feet
   15 runs - 3 lifts
   100% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner
Crested Butte, Colorado , 91 miles away
   2775 vertical feet
   121 runs - 16 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   57% Intermediate
   23% Beginner
 Whitewater Near Purgatory ski area:
Lime Creek, -blank- County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge)
Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma)
Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.6 miles long (Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard)
 Trails Near Purgatory ski area:
Highline Trail, San Juan , 6 miles away
Circle Trail, Dolores , 8 miles away
East Fork Trail, Dolores , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Purgatory ski area:
Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM , 45 miles away
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 46 miles away

 
Purgatory ski area Trail Map
Trail map supplied by Purgatory ski area, copyright ©.

 

Hotels Near Purgatory ski area, Colorado

Cascade Village, Durango
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.1 miles away
Purgatory Lodge by Durango Mountain Resorts, Durango
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.2 miles away
Purgatory Village Condominium Hotel, Durango
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.3 miles away
Lodge at Tamarron, Durango
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6.5 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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