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Purgatory ski area, Colorado
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| | 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 |
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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 | |
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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.
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Purgatory ski area Trail Map:
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| These outdoors activities are available near Purgatory ski area. |
| | Ski Areas Near Purgatory ski area:
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Silverton, Colorado
, 14 miles away 3000 vertical feet 1 runs - 1 lifts 100% Expert & Adv. 0% Intermediate 0% Beginner |
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Telluride, Colorado
, 17 miles away 3530 vertical feet 84 runs - 16 lifts 38% Expert & Adv. 38% Intermediate 24% Beginner |
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Kendall Mountain, Colorado
, 19 miles away 400 vertical feet 3 runs - 1 lifts 0% Expert & Adv. 0% Intermediate 0% 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 27 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 3062 vertical feet 85 runs - 14 lifts 41% Expert & Adv. 44% Intermediate 15% Beginner |
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Sunlight Mountain, Colorado
, 102 miles away 2010 vertical feet 67 runs - 4 lifts 25% Expert & Adv. 55% Intermediate 20% Beginner |
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Aspen Highlands, Colorado
, 108 miles away 3635 vertical feet 131 runs - 4 lifts 52% Expert & Adv. 30% Intermediate 18% Beginner |
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| | Whitewater Near Purgatory ski area:
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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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* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.
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