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Purgatory ski area, Colorado
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| | 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 |
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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 | |
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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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Cascade Village, Durango
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Located just 2 miles north of the main entrance of Durango Mountain Resort, Cascade has a large selection of vacation rentals and lodging accommodations from a studio for two to a single family home i...
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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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Skier and snowboarder reviews of Purgatory ski area, Colorado:
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| These outdoors activities are available near Purgatory ski area. |
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Silverton, Colorado
, 14 miles away
1900 vertical feet
1 runs - 1 lifts
100% Expert & Adv.
0% Intermediate
0% Beginner |
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Kendall Mountain, Colorado
, 15 miles away
400 vertical feet
3 runs - 1 lifts
0% Expert & Adv.
0% Intermediate
0% Beginner |
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Telluride, Colorado
, 17 miles away
3845 vertical feet
115 runs - 18 lifts
41% Expert & Adv.
36% Intermediate
23% Beginner |
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Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado
, 25 miles away
700 vertical feet
5 runs - 2 lifts
20% Expert & Adv.
55% Intermediate
25% Beginner |
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Wolf Creek, Colorado
, 71 miles away
1604 vertical feet
77 runs - 7 lifts
45% Expert & Adv.
35% Intermediate
20% Beginner |
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Powderhorn, Colorado
, 82 miles away
1650 vertical feet
44 runs - 4 lifts
30% Expert & Adv.
50% Intermediate
20% Beginner |
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Irwin Lodge, Colorado
, 90 miles away
2100 vertical feet
15 runs - 3 lifts
100% Expert & Adv.
0% Intermediate
0% Beginner |
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Crested Butte, Colorado
, 91 miles away
2775 vertical feet
121 runs - 16 lifts
20% Expert & Adv.
57% Intermediate
23% Beginner |
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Lime Creek, -blank-
County
, 6 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge) |
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Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma) |
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Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.6 miles long (Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard) |
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