Purgatory

Photos: Let the carving begin

Justin Driver of Kentucky arranges some of his carvings Thursday at Purgatory Resort while preparing for Carve Wars, a chain…

August 1, 2024

Sports

Purgatory Resort extends hours for Sunset Shred mountain biking sessions

A family of mountain bikers ride on Purgatory Resort's trails. (Courtesy Purgatory Resort)cca Purgatory Resort has announced extended operating hours…

July 1, 2024

Local News

Mountain Capital Partners adds another Chile ski resort to portfolio

Durango-based company looks to combine new ski area with resort purchased in 2023

May 14, 2024

Local News

Court sides with Forest Service in Purgatory Resort water rights dispute

area sought access to federal land for water; federal agency denied authorization

April 21, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Purgatory Resort hosts ‘Pond Skim’ competition

wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday

April 14, 2024

Local News

Video: Purgatory Resort ‘Pond Skim’ event wows skiers, snowboarders

touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun

April 14, 2024

Local News

Despite less snow, Purgatory Resort says visitation was up this season

Telluride and Wolf Creek ski areas to close this weekend

April 6, 2024

Local News

Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed through 2024-25 season

hill will remain closed to uphill and downhill access

March 13, 2024

Local News

Fort Lewis College students shed light on skier safety after one falls into a tree well at Purgatory Resort

reminds skiers to understand the dangers of skiing in trees or ungroomed terrain

February 13, 2024

Local News

Durango man dies while skiing at Purgatory Resort

Unknown if man hit tree or suffered some other medical emergency

February 12, 2024

Sports

Durango Winter Sports Club hosting Purgatory Classic

event will take place this weekend

January 18, 2024

Local News

Durango man, age 64, dies on slopes at Purgatory Resort

of death remains under investigation

January 17, 2024

Sports

Purgatory Resort announces holiday festivities

Purgatory and Telluride have majority of trails open

December 30, 2023

Sports

Purgatory sees fresh powder after recent snowfall

mountain has been open since Nov. 18

December 15, 2023

Sports

Purgatory and Telluride both see new snow and terrain

mountains have opened up in recent weeks

December 6, 2023

Outdoors

Wolf Creek opens multiple lifts after 23-inch storm

Purgatory opens top-to-bottom skiing after receiving 14 inches

November 26, 2023

Sports

Purgatory opens Demon Trail terrain

in the forecast will open more terrain as soon as possible

November 24, 2023

Four Corners

Purgatory Resort opens for winter season

A cold snap allows Purgatory Resort to begin snowmaking operations on Oct. 29. Roughly three weeks later, the mountain opened…

November 19, 2023

Local News

Visit Durango to premiere film celebrating area ski culture at Animas City Theatre

‘Send It Like A Local’ to be shown Nov. 18

November 4, 2023

Local News

Cooler temperatures allow for snowmaking at Purgatory Resort

Weather forecasters expect a warming trend later this week

October 30, 2023

Local News

Mountain Capital Partners enters joint venture agreement with Sandia Peak Ski Area

Company intends to have resort available for next ski season

October 18, 2023

Local News

Purgatory Resort updates amenities ahead of 2023-24 ski season

has spent $1.25 million over the last two years in renovations

September 23, 2023

Sports

Purgatory now open Fridays to Sundays until Oct. 1

and a new Oktoberfest coming up in September

August 19, 2023

Local News

Three mountain wastewater systems ‘significantly’ noncompliant north of Durango

treatment plants struggle to meet changing state regulations

July 23, 2023