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Photos: Purgatory Resort opens for skiing

Jerry McBride

Herald Photo Editor

Friday, Nov 28, 2025 5:18 PM MT

Updated Monday, Dec 1, 2025 7:14 PM MT

Randy Reames, with Purgatory Resort, scans Justin West’s lift ticket during opening day on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) — Randy Reames, with Purgatory Resort, scans Justin West’s lift ticket during opening day on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

Owen Haines, left, and Noah Hauk ride Lift 1 back down on Friday during opening day at Purgatory Resort. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) — Owen Haines, left, and Noah Hauk ride Lift 1 back down on Friday during opening day at Purgatory Resort. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

Family members from all over sit around a fire pit Friday during opening day at Purgatory Resort. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) — Family members from all over sit around a fire pit Friday during opening day at Purgatory Resort. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

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