Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
Ski Southwest Colorado's favorite terrain at Durango Mountain Resort, located just 25 miles north of Durango in the scenic Rockies of the San Juan National Forest. Formerly known as Purgatory, Durango Mountain Resort (or DMR, as the locals call it) enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year, receives an average annual snowfall of 260 inches, and boasts some of the most spectacular views of any Colorado ski resort. Readers of Ski Magazine continually rank DMR #1 for winter weather, while its editors recently named Durango Mountain Resort one of "7 Great Mountains to Ski with Your Kids" (2007). In warmer months, Durango Mountain resort is home to a ton of great things to do that are fun for the whole family, from zip-lines and mountain biking to nature tours and much more. No matter what time of year, a trip up to DMR is a must when on vacation in Durango.
During the winter months, Durango Mountain Resort offers visitors 85 trails serviced by 11 lifts. Durango Mountain Resort offers terrain for all skill levels as well as ski and snowboard lessons, ski and snowboard rentals, and Durango ski packages. The '10 and '11 seasons brought a wealth of renovations to Durango Mountain Resort, including an upgrade to expert terrain spanning more than 30 percent of DMR's now 1,360 skiable acres, the addition of enhanced snowmaking capabilities, a new fleet of snowcats, and terrain park renovations, all making Durango Ski Resort one of Colorado's top ski destinations. Home to some of the best snow in the state and more bluebird days than any other ski resort in the Southwest Colorado region, Durango Mountain Resort is a skier's paradise.
