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Treasure Panning

Family enjoys time together panning for gems in the Purgatory Village Plaza

Colorado’s rich mining history comes alive as guests pan for gemstones & other treasures, & experience the Old West with Durango Mining Co.

DETAILS

Cost$20/treasure panning kit
Also included in the adult ($49) & child ($39) summer 5 pack day ticket
Scheduled Days
Summer 2025		Daily: Sat, June 14 – Sun, August 17
Weekends Sat & Sun: August 23 – October 5
(Plus Labor Day, Monday, September 1)
Ages3+
2025 Summer Hours10:00am – 5:00pm
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  • family pans for gems together
  • Brothers sift out the sand and dirt as they discover hidden treasures
  • girl shows off her gems she panned for
  • Brothers look over the gemstones and other treasures they could find in their treasure panning bags
  • Water flows down from the water tower into the mining trough
  • Detailed shot of one of the turquoise gems found at the treasure panning trough
  • Family marvels at the variety of gemstones and other treasures they discovered

The Wild West

Young boy shows off his collection of gems and treasures

Get ready for summer fun and take home a collections of gemstones & other treasures!

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The fine print

  • All summer activities at Purgatory Resort are weather permitting.
  • Rates are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
  • All guests are required to complete a Release of Liability.
  • For more information, including updated weather conditions and operating schedule, call (970) 385-2168.
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