Purgatory

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Some make it, others don’t in Purgatory Resort’s annual pond skimming ritual

Costume clad skiers and snowboarders brave icy cold waters

April 4, 2022

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San Juan National Forest approves Purgatory’s Ice Creek project

45-acre expansion will add a new ski lift and beginner trails

March 22, 2022

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Low-pressure storm brings 6-9 inches of snow to parts of Southwest Colorado

Another small blast of moisture expected early Monday

March 6, 2022

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As Durango grows and becomes more expensive, is its culture changing?

Yes, some say, and that carries both good and bad

February 28, 2022

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Snow misses lower elevations but slams mountains

‘Southwest flow’ and banding limited accumulations

February 24, 2022

Sports

SkiBike Rally coming up at Purgatory Resort

Longest-running ski bike festival in the U.S. returns to Purgatory, Feb. 26-27

February 18, 2022

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Purgatory Resort restaurant sees COVID-19 outbreak over holiday weekend

services shutdown for dinner service at Purgy’s and Paradise Pizza

December 29, 2021

Sports

Recent storms help Southwest Colorado resorts open terrain

receiving 31 inches, Purgatory now has 98 trails open to ride

December 29, 2021

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Consecutive storms to bring more snow to Southwest Colorado

could become treacherous; avalanche danger is high

December 27, 2021

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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Snow is expected in Southwest Colorado

snowfall, strong winds expected to arrive Thursday

December 22, 2021

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Stuck in an elevator? It happens more often than one might think in Durango

department has responded to two dozen calls so far this year

December 20, 2021

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Purgatory Resort owner purchases Mercury building in Durango

plans have been finalized for repurposing the 81,380-square-foot commercial space

December 18, 2021

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Storm blankets San Juan Mountains with 24 inches of snow

A resident who lives near Purgatory Resort digs out of 24 inches of snow Friday after a snow storm moved…

December 11, 2021

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Purgatory finds the right temps to fire up new snow guns

A good night of snowmaking allows resort to move opening day (again) to Saturday

November 19, 2021

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Warm, dry weather forces Purgatory to push back opening day

Above-average temperatures have made snowmaking difficult this fall

November 18, 2021

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Purgatory Resort announces opening date, with a caveat – there must be snow

doubled its snowmaking capacity, but warm temperatures have been a challenge

November 12, 2021

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Residents ask Purgatory Resort to honor longtime ski lift attendant

petition seeking to name run after Barry ‘Carmine’ Kemler has more than 2,000 signatures

November 10, 2021

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U.S. Forest Service signals approval for Purgatory Resort expansion

area wants to install a new quad lift, provide more beginner trails

November 3, 2021

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Durango overcomes adversity to host collegiate mountain bike nationals

Volunteers put in hours shoveling snow to make event possible

October 15, 2021

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Winter weather advisory could bring a foot of snow to San Juan Mountains

Purgatory Resort plans to fire up snow guns later this month

October 11, 2021

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Family fearful of mountain lions rescued by helicopter north of Durango

‘We decided that we needed to have them extricated sooner than later,’ said search and rescue official

October 5, 2021

Sports

Purgatory BME challenges riders of all abilities

Durango’s Alex Vidal places 13th in pro division

September 4, 2021

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EV fast-charging station installed at Purgatory Resort

area partners with electric co-op to help complete quick-charge corridor

September 1, 2021

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Fisherman reported missing near Purgatory Resort self-rescues

team looked for man late into Wednesday night

August 12, 2021