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Santa skies down a trail at Purgatory Resort. (Courtesy of Purgatory Resort)<\/span>Scott D W Smith<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

As the new year approaches, Purgatory Resort has numerous attractions going on to bring excitement to 2024.<\/p>\n

Purgatory hasn\u2019t seen any snowfall in the last few days, and it has a base depth of 20 inches. All 11 lifts are open, and 87 out of 107 trails are open.<\/p>\n

Telluride has a snow depth of 25 inches and hasn\u2019t seen any new snow in the last few days. Fifteen of 17 lifts are open, and 82 of 147 trails are also open.<\/p>\n

Below is a list of upcoming attractions at Purgatory:<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show, 6 p.m. Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch patrollers and ski instructors ski down the mountain, lighting up the night with bright torchlights. There will also be a fireworks display over the snow-covered mountains, with festive music and seasonal drinks.<\/p>\n

Snowcat Scenic Tour, open daily (through Jan. 7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a fun outing for the entire family with spectacular panoramic views. The snowcat ride lasts about an hour. The tour itself lasts about two hours, and patrons can enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. The tour features three trips per day with various dates this season, with tours departing at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

PSA Guided Cat Skiing opened Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Purgatory Snowcat Adventures is Colorado\u2019s largest snowcat skiing operation, with 35,000 acres of guided skiing for advanced to expert skiers and riders. Trips can be booked online at purgatory.ski<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Guided Snowshoe Tours season kicked off Dec. 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore Colorado\u2019s beautiful San Juan Mountains on a snowshoe tour with an experienced guide. Tours depart twice daily at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Alpenglow Snowshoe Tours season, held monthly, begins Jan. 20.<\/p>\n

Inferno Mountain Coaster open on weekends, throughout holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n

This ride features breathtaking mountain views of the Twilight Peaks, thrilling twists and turns, and lightning-fast descents. It\u2019s open on weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.<\/p>\n

Purgatory\u2019s Tubing Hill open through Jan. 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly down high-speed, snow-covered tubing lanes at Purgatory\u2019s Tubing Hill in the Columbine beginner area. Grab a tube, choose a lane and enjoy the ride. It\u2019s open from 3-7 p.m. on weekends and daily throughout the holidays through Jan. 7.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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