Purgatory   I was here last winter, the skiing was great. says Jill. Purgatory gets blanketed by an average amount of snow every winter. All 11 good ski lifts at this ski hill are perfectly taken care of and operated by caring folks. Purgatory's altitude difference of 2,029 feet is great. The astonishing 22 feet of seasonal snowfall is sufficient for genuinely fine depth. Purgatory has loads of runs and enough good ski lifts to serve them all. This is an ordinary     size ski hill boasting a roughly average drop if compared to other US Rockies ski mountains. With 1,200 acres of terrain you won't be without skiable land. Because you're on this web page you are probably into skiing or snowboarding, either way, this is a neighborhood with a lot of places for that. This ski area has a much lower than average part of tough trails and a much higher than average percentage of intermediate or beginner runs. Having a grand total of 85 ski runs to ski on; it's a tremendous array. The splendid mountain view of Colorado and great trails are splendid attractions for scores of snow folks. The ski run map on this page will give you a good idea what Purgatory is like.       Purgatory is a family friendly ski area with lots of green and blue slopes for novices. Nice exercise and getting out of the house for a while are good reasons to come. The snow-white peaks of Colorado are always good for snowboarding   and skiing. Snowboarding and skiing in this part of Colorado is a splendid thing to do all ski season long. There are some good lodgings in the neighborhood of the bottom of the hill, but if you don’t have reservations, you may well end up snoozing in your vehicle.          Hotels Near Purgatory ski area, Colorado Cascade Village by Durango Mountain Resort, Durango .1 miles away Purgatory Lodge by Durango Mountain Resorts, Durango .2 miles away Purgatory Village Condo Hotel by Durango Mountain Resort, Durango .3 miles away Lodge at Tamarron by Durango Mountain Resort, Durango 6.5 miles away Rico Hotel Mountain Lodge, Rico 15.2 miles away Rico Hotel, Rico 15.3 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Purgatory ski area Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Purgatory ski area.   Ski Areas Near Purgatory ski area: Silverton, Colorado , 14 miles away    3200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs    100% Expert & Adv.    0% Intermediate    0% Beginner Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 15 miles away    400 foot drop, 1 lifts, 3 runs    0% Expert & Adv.    0% Intermediate    0% Beginner Telluride, Colorado , 17 miles away    3845 foot drop, 18 lifts, 115 runs    41% Expert & Adv.    36% Intermediate    23% Beginner Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 25 miles away    700 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    55% Intermediate    25% Beginner Wolf Creek, Colorado , 71 miles away    1604 foot drop, 7 lifts, 77 runs    45% Expert & Adv.    35% Intermediate    20% Beginner Powderhorn, Colorado , 82 miles away    1650 foot drop, 4 lifts, 44 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    20% Beginner Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 90 miles away    2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs    100% Expert & Adv.    0% Intermediate    0% Beginner Crested Butte, Colorado , 91 miles away    2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    57% Intermediate    23% Beginner   Whitewater Near Purgatory ski area: Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.6 miles long (Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard) Lime Creek, -blank- County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge) Hermosa Creek, La Plata County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Hermosa Park to US 550)   Trails Near Purgatory ski area: Highline Trail, San Juan County , 6 miles away Circle Trail, Dolores County , 8 miles away East Fork Trail, Dolores County , 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   Golf Courses Near Purgatory ski area: Glacier Club At Tamarron, Durango , 7 miles away Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Durango , 13 miles away Cornerstone Colorado, Telluride , 17 miles away

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