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Purgatory

Vermette tops Big Mountain Enduro’s pro field

Vermette tops Big Mountain Enduro’s pro field

Haggart places fifth among pro women

Purgatory announces summer operations and events

Purgatory announces summer operations and events

to open for summer on Saturday

Historic Columbine Cabin to be removed from Purgatory Resort

Historic Columbine Cabin to be removed from Purgatory Resort

A buyer will be selected through a sealed bidding process

At least 17 people died at Colorado ski areas during the 2022-23 winter season

At least 17 people died at Colorado ski areas during the 2022-23 winter season

of those deaths occurred at Purgatory Resort

History and science merge in Fort Lewis College analysis of Purgatory Resort snowpack

History and science merge in Fort Lewis College analysis of Purgatory Resort snowpack

ski patrol data, student examines ski area’s unique snowfall patterns

Purgatory Resort announces second ski extension into May

Purgatory Resort announces second ski extension into May

weather and abundant snowfall allows for prolonged weekend season

Mountain mystery art that appeared in March expected to mushroom in summer months

Mountain mystery art that appeared in March expected to mushroom in summer months

target adventurers whose exhibits and museums are found in the wild

Purgatory Resort adds another weekend to the ski season

Purgatory Resort adds another weekend to the ski season

Management considers staying open into May if snow conditions hold up

Pond skim sends Purgatory Resort ski season out with a splash

Pond skim sends Purgatory Resort ski season out with a splash

Participants share their secrets on how to cross the pool

Wage negotiations said to be moving in positive direction for Purgatory Resort bike patrol

Wage negotiations said to be moving in positive direction for Purgatory Resort bike patrol

Patroller thinks an agreement can be reached before summer season

Girl, 5, dies in rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort

Girl, 5, dies in rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort

A father and two children were buried by snow at a multifamily unit

Father, two children severely injured by rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort

Father, two children severely injured by rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort

was flown to Denver area with critical injuries

How much snow will your favorite Colorado ski resort get? Here’s how to tell

How much snow will your favorite Colorado ski resort get? Here’s how to tell

OpenSnow forecasters give some clues about when and why Colorado ski areas get big snow

Skier dies after falling into tree well at Purgatory Resort

Skier dies after falling into tree well at Purgatory Resort

patrol was not successful in efforts to revive 39-year-old Pablo Spencer of Oklahoma

Snowboarder who died Friday near Purgatory Resort is identified

Snowboarder who died Friday near Purgatory Resort is identified

A celebration of life will be held Feb. 25 for David Diaz of Durango

February 20, 2023

Snowboarder dies after dropping off a cliff near Purgatory Resort

Snowboarder dies after dropping off a cliff near Purgatory Resort

patrol attempted lifesaving measures, but victim was pronounced dead on scene

February 19, 2023

Celebrating 60 years of Hesperus skiing

Celebrating 60 years of Hesperus skiing

Beloved ski hill, once a family enterprise, maintains its character

February 13, 2023

Durango Ski & Patio to offer free ski rentals one day in February

Durango Ski & Patio to offer free ski rentals one day in February

Business owner hopes to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with the sport

February 2, 2023

Wall Street Journal names Purgatory Resort a ‘world class’ ski area that is affordable

Talk about Town

Wall Street Journal names Purgatory Resort a ‘world class’ ski area that is affordable

village lauded for its pretense-free culture hearkening back to an earlier era

January 23, 2023

Durango Nordic Center offers affordable skiing and snowshoeing

Durango Nordic Center offers affordable skiing and snowshoeing

Nonprofit has almost 16 miles of ski trails

January 19, 2023

Durango receives two feet of snow in three days

Durango receives two feet of snow in three days

close schools, boost snowpack across Southwest Colorado; more expected next week

January 17, 2023

Durango Winter Sports Club announces Purgatory Classic

Durango Winter Sports Club announces Purgatory Classic

week marks team’s first competition of 2023 season

January 13, 2023

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated with events at Fort Lewis College

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated with events at Fort Lewis College

Purgatory Resort expects busy weekend with fresh snow, holiday travelers

January 13, 2023

Sheriff’s deputies take to the slopes of Purgatory Resort on new ski bikes

Sheriff’s deputies take to the slopes of Purgatory Resort on new ski bikes

Ski Deputy Program is back after several years of hiatus

January 10, 2023