Purgatory ski area, Colorado - Skiing and Snowboarding

Purgatory ski area, Colorado

Purgatory has loads of different runs and an ok pick of ski lifts. The vertical drop of 2,029 feet is truly mind-blowing. Having 1,200 acres of skiing land you will never be deficient in terrain. This ski hill has 85 runs that you can ski on; there are ample runs for every skill. All of the 11 different ski lifts are in fine shape. Purgatory receives an average amount of snow every winter season. This is a brilliant spot for everybody with a lot of easy trails. This ski mountain has a much lower than average proportion

    of demanding runs and a much higher than average proportion of green and blue runs. This is a brilliant ski resort with loads of different trails; there's no way to get bored here. The good snow here turns truly deep, 22 feet per winter, and that is one of the
best characteristics of this ski hill. This is a standard size ski area featuring an average altitude difference when you compare it to other ski resorts in the region. No matter if you're skiing or snowboarding, there are a lot of fine sites for that in the vicinity. Getting a fine workout and just hanging out with your skiing friends are fine causes to come. No need to look hard for rooms, but do book a room before heading out since it is a very popular destination. The Colorado highlands during snow season are something

you can’t pass up if by chance you're addicted to snowboarding or skiing. Skiing and snowboarding in this part of the country is a tremendous thing to do every day of the winter.

Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.629261
Longitude: -107.815288

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QUICK STATS
Elevation drop: 2,029 feet
Expert and advanced runs: 26 %
Intermediate runs: 51 %
Beginner runs: 23 %
Runs: 85
Lifts: 11
Annual snowfall: 22 feet
Skiing Area: 1,200 acres
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These outdoors activities are available near Purgatory ski area.

Ski Areas Near Purgatory ski area:

Silverton, Colorado , 14 miles away
   3000 vertical feet
   1 runs - 1 lifts
   100% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Telluride, Colorado , 17 miles away
   3530 vertical feet
   84 runs - 16 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   38% Intermediate
   24% Beginner

Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 19 miles away
   400 vertical feet
   3 runs - 1 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% 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
   27 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
   3062 vertical feet
   85 runs - 14 lifts
   41% Expert & Adv.
   44% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 102 miles away
   2010 vertical feet
   67 runs - 4 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 108 miles away
   3635 vertical feet
   131 runs - 4 lifts
   52% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   18% 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

Scotch Creek Trail, Dolores , 11 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