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Purgatory Resort welcomes nearly 5,000 visitors for Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort welcomes nearly 5,000 visitors for Total Archery Challenge

expected to bring in $2.7 million in economic impact to La Plata County

Why did Purgatory Resort owner donate so much in LPEA election?

Why did Purgatory Resort owner donate so much in LPEA election?

Coleman gave $20,000 to candidates in co-op board race

Purgatory Resort announces 2025 summer operations

Purgatory Resort announces 2025 summer operations

Purgatory Resort kicks off summer on June 14

Purgatory Resort to install new chairlift this summer

Purgatory Resort to install new chairlift this summer

Additional trails to expand mountain’s advanced and expert terrain

Spring skiing? Maybe not in Durango

Spring skiing? Maybe not in Durango

Above-average temperatures chip away at snowpack

Boy who fell from Purgatory Resort chairlift was not fully seated; lift never stopped

Boy who fell from Purgatory Resort chairlift was not fully seated; lift never stopped

7-year-old skier airlifted to Mercy Hospital, then flown to Denver for further treatment

Boy airlifted after 35-foot fall from Purgatory Resort chairlift

Boy airlifted after 35-foot fall from Purgatory Resort chairlift

7-year-old flown to Denver after mishap on Lift 1

Purgatory Resort shuffles staff as low snowfall stresses resort

Purgatory Resort shuffles staff as low snowfall stresses resort

‘We’re pretty bullish on still having a good season,’ general manager says

Know the Snow Fund celebrates 10 years of avalanche education in San Juan Mountains

Know the Snow Fund celebrates 10 years of avalanche education in San Juan Mountains

to hold yearly fundraiser race at Purgatory this Sunday

January 23, 2025

Tourism strong at Purgatory Resort, Durango Hot Springs as winter arrives

Tourism strong at Purgatory Resort, Durango Hot Springs as winter arrives

visitors hit the slopes before taking a dip

December 28, 2024

Mobile app used at Purgatory Resort turns one’s phone into a pocket-size safety beacon

Mobile app used at Purgatory Resort turns one’s phone into a pocket-size safety beacon

Locator system becoming key response tool at ski areas

December 27, 2024

Lift 3 at Purgatory Resort opens ahead of schedule Saturday

Lift 3 at Purgatory Resort opens ahead of schedule Saturday

winter conditions give ski resort strong start to season

November 29, 2024

Photos: Purgatory bonus days

Photos: Purgatory bonus days

Purgatory Resort opens its slopes with bonus days thanks to recent storms

November 9, 2024

Carmine Kemler, Ineke Boyce nominated for 2024 Durango Winter Sports Hall of Fame

Carmine Kemler, Ineke Boyce nominated for 2024 Durango Winter Sports Hall of Fame

Celebration will take place on Nov. 16 at VFW Post 4031 in Durango

November 9, 2024

Purgatory Resort announces bonus weekend of skiing after major snowstorm

Purgatory Resort announces bonus weekend of skiing after major snowstorm

area to open for this weekend after getting nearly a foot of snow

November 7, 2024

Storms bring cool temps, light snowfall to Southwest Colorado

Storms bring cool temps, light snowfall to Southwest Colorado

Weather system from Pacific Northwest will linger through Wednesday

November 4, 2024

Former Purgatory Resort employee gets probation for embezzlement

Former Purgatory Resort employee gets probation for embezzlement

had been printing temporary ski passes and selling them for cash

October 22, 2024

Separate mountain bike crashes north of Durango leave one injured, one dead

Separate mountain bike crashes north of Durango leave one injured, one dead

Incidents involved rescue from Junction Creek, potential medical issue at Purgatory Resort

October 5, 2024

Durango Olympian Mike Elliott dies at age 82

Durango Olympian Mike Elliott dies at age 82

Athlete was a three-time Winter Olympian in cross-country skiing

September 29, 2024

Photos: Hill Climb at Purgatory Resort heats up on Sunday

Photos: Hill Climb at Purgatory Resort heats up on Sunday

Hundreds gather to see the return of Four Corners Motorcycle Rally’s big event

September 1, 2024

CDOT to replace guardrail on U.S. 550 just north of Purgatory Resort

CDOT to replace guardrail on U.S. 550 just north of Purgatory Resort

Construction at Cascade Curve begins Tuesday; project meant to improve safety

August 29, 2024

Durango Winter Sports Club hires executive director

Durango Winter Sports Club hires executive director

earns bronze-level certification from U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association

August 24, 2024

Durango Devo hosts second annual Devo Days Bike Festival

Durango Devo hosts second annual Devo Days Bike Festival

will be held at Purgatory Resort

August 15, 2024

Purgatory Resort appeals dismissal of water lawsuit against Forest Service

Purgatory Resort appeals dismissal of water lawsuit against Forest Service

area sued in 2022 over access to Hermosa Creek water rights

August 15, 2024