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Alpine Slide

Father and son race around the first turn on the alpine slide at Purgatory Resort

Feel the fresh mountain air as you speed down the track, or take a leisurely ride & enjoy spectacular views. Buy your tickets now!

DETAILS

CostSingle Activity Ticket: $20
5 Activity Pack Adult: $49
5 Activity Pack Child: $39
Prospective FLC students with a tour voucher from the school receives a 5 Activity Pack for free. Go Skyhawks!
Scheduled Days
Summer 2026		Daily June 20th – August 16th
Saturday and Sunday only August 22nd-October 4th
Monday, September 7th (Labor Day)
These are the *scheduled* dates of operation.
Dates are subject to change and are weather permitting.
AgesMust be at least 3+ and 36″ or taller to ride the slide. Children 6 years old and under must ride the lift and sled with an adult. Must be 6+ and at least 48″ tall to ride the slide alone. Max combined or single rider weight can not exceed 300lbs.

Hours		10:00am – 5:00pm
Weather and conditions permitting. This attractions closes an hour earlier than operations due to the amount of time it takes to complete the activity.
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Tickets also available for purchase at the ticket office.

  • Family unloads chairlift and picks up their sled for the Alpine Slide
  • two rider races down the alpine slide
  • Mom and son glide down the alpine slide in autumn
  • Alpine slide rider grins as she races down the track
  • A view of the alpine slide snaking its way down the mountain as the sunrise lights up the aspen trees
  • Kids take lift ride up to the top of the alpine slide
  • Adult rider smiles as he races down the alpine slide
  • Alpine rider smiles as he come around a turn
  • Young kid hyper focused as he pins a turn on the alpine slide
  • Alpine slide riders race side by side down the track

Prepare for Adventure

Kids race down the alpine slide during autumn

Get ready for family fun in the San Juans. At more than half a mile long, Purgatory’s legendary alpine slide is a must-do for your summer checklist! A Durango favorite, riders set the speed as they race down the dual track and enjoy fun for the whole family!

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The fine print

  • Riders must be 3+ and at least 36″ tall to ride with an adult. Riders must be at least 6 years old and 48″ tall to ride alone.
  • Closed-toe footwear is recommended.
  • The maximum weight is 300lbs combined between driver and passenger.
  • All summer activities at Purgatory Resort are weather permitting.
  • Rates are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
  • All alpine slide riders are required to complete a Release of Liability. 
  • For more information, including updated weather conditions and operating schedule, call (970) 385-2168.

Terms and Conditions

  • Activity tickets are good for the entire 2026 summer season so if weather happens you can come back. 
  • Weather in the mountains can change quickly and unexpectedly. Our Operations Team follows a strict inclement weather protocol with guest and employee safety as their top priority.
  • A 100% credit for an unused (never scanned ticket) will be offered if we go on a weather delay.
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