Purgatory Resort

Purgatory
A view of the resort from the chairlift in the summer
A view of the resort from the chairlift in the summer
Purgatory is located in Colorado
Purgatory
Purgatory
Location in Colorado
Purgatory is located in the United States
Purgatory
Purgatory
Purgatory (the United States)
LocationLa Plata County, Colorado, United States
Nearest major cityDurango, Colorado
Coordinates37°37′47″N 107°48′52″W / 37.62972°N 107.81444°W / 37.62972; -107.81444
Vertical2,029 ft (618 m)
Top elevation10,822 ft (3,299 m)
Base elevation8,793 ft (2,680 m)
Skiable area1,650 acres (6.7 km2)
Trails105 total
22% beginner
35% intermediate
43% advanced
Longest run1.3 mi (2.1 km)[1]
Lift system12 lifts: 1 high-speed six-person chairlift, 2 high-speed quad chairs, 3 triple chairs, 3 double chairs, 3 surface lifts
Lift capacity15,000+ skiers/hr
Terrain parks6
Snowfall260 inches
Snowmaking21%
Websitehttp://www.purgatoryresort.com/
Aspens at Sunset, Purgatory

Purgatory Resort is a ski resort located in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado, 25 miles (42 km) north of the town of Durango. Established in 1965, Purgatory offers 105 trails, including 5 terrain parks, over 1,500 skiable acres, and 12 lifts, including one six-person and two high speed quad lifts. Average annual snowfall is 260 inches per year, and artificial snow is produced on approximately one-fifth of the mountain. The elevation at the summit is 10,822 feet (3,299 m), with a vertical drop of 2,029 feet (618 m).

  1. ^ "Purgatory Ski Resort | On the Snow". onthesnow.com. Retrieved 2020-12-17.