Events

Come to the Bear Bar to sample some great spirits from Ironton Distillery, the official distillery of Snowdown!  We’ll have several craft cocktails including Old Fashioned, Manhattan, and White Russian.  Enter for a chance to win a great pair of ...

Come enjoy live music at the Bear Bar after a great day on the slopes.  Here’s our music lineup for the season!

December 11: Joel Racheff

December 18: Dustin Burley

December 23: Reeder & Spencer

December 30: Six Dollar String Band

January 8: Ian Lennox

January ...

Come on over to Paradise Pizzeria for a cold Modelo or Pacifico beer, and a chance to win some great goggles!

3pm at Paradise Pizzeria.

For women, by women coaches.  

Women’s ski/ride camps provide a fun experience and supportive environment. Expand your terrain options while developing and improving skills in a safe and motivating environment. Groups are assigned based on personal ability and goals. For intermediate ...

Come try all the latest gear!  Just $20 for unlimited demos.  Your favorite local shops will be on the mountain offering demos of skis and snowboards all day.

Come enjoy live music at the Bear Bar after a great day on the slopes.  Here’s our music lineup for the season!

December 11: Joel Racheff

December 18: Dustin Burley

December 23: Reeder & Spencer

December 30: Six Dollar String Band

January 8: Ian Lennox

January ...

Come enjoy live music at the Bear Bar after a great day on the slopes.  Here’s our music lineup for the season!

December 11: Joel Racheff

December 18: Dustin Burley

December 23: Reeder & Spencer

December 30: Six Dollar String Band

January 8: Ian Lennox

January ...

Come join other Telemark skiers for a great day on the mountain!

Whatever your skill level, you’ll enjoy camaraderie with like-minded enthusiasts while trying new gear, building your skills, and having a great time.

Free Demos

Backcountry Experience as well as Mountain Chalet ...

Come to Powderhouse and enjoy a New Belgium beer and enter for your chance to win a Topo backpack!

2pm at Powderhouse.

Come enjoy live music at the Bear Bar after a great day on the slopes.  Here’s our music lineup for the season!

December 11: Joel Racheff

December 18: Dustin Burley

December 23: Reeder & Spencer

December 30: Six Dollar String Band

January 8: Ian Lennox

January ...

Come enjoy live music at the Bear Bar after a great day on the slopes.  Here’s our music lineup for the season!

December 11: Joel Racheff

December 18: Dustin Burley

December 23: Reeder & Spencer

December 30: Six Dollar String Band

January 8: Ian Lennox

January ...

Ski Bike enthusiasts from all over the country will descend on Purgatory Resort this weekend!  This is a great opportunity to gather with others who are passionate about the sport.  In addition to riding the mountain, the rally includes plenty ...

At this annual fundraiser for the Adaptive Sports Association of Durango, skiers with and without disabilities ski side-by-side to support ASA’s mission to make outdoor recreation accessible to everyone.

Purgatory Resort partners with ASA to enrich the lives of individuals with ...

Come enjoy live music at the Bear Bar after a great day on the slopes.  Here’s our music lineup for the season!

December 11: Joel Racheff

December 18: Dustin Burley

December 23: Reeder & Spencer

December 30: Six Dollar String Band

January 8: Ian Lennox

January ...

Come to Purgy’s for your chance to win some great prizes from our friends at Lagunitas Brewing!

3pm at Purgy’s.

Teachers — today is your day!  Join us on the mountain so we can honor you for your commitment to our children.

All Local School Employees Are Invited! Teacher Appreciation Day is not just for teachers.  Anyone who works for a local ...

Get ready for the whackiest race ever in Durango! It’s on the tubing hill. Run up… tube down. Repeat!

Most laps wins!

Oh, and it’s a relay race!

Register Now!

Competition Categories:

Team up with your best buddy for this tag-team style race. We will ...

Come enjoy live music at the Bear Bar after a great day on the slopes.  Here’s our music lineup for the season!

December 11: Joel Racheff

December 18: Dustin Burley

December 23: Reeder & Spencer

December 30: Six Dollar String Band

January 8: Ian Lennox

January ...

Stop by Paradise Pizzeria for your chance to win a great Meier snowboard, compliments of our friends at Colorado Native!

3pm at Paradise.

Avalanche education is the best piece of gear you can have in the backcountry. Whether you’re snowshoeing, splitboarding, snowmobiling, etc. get the proper knowledge to help you move through the backcountry safely, efficiently and confidently. VNTRbirds tailored their Backcountry Basics ...

The McDonald’s Cardboard Derby at Purgatory Resort is a classic winter competition you won’t want to miss! Build your derby racer out of cardboard and duct tape only, and pilot it down the slopes during one of the most fun days ...

Stop by Backside Bistro for your chance to win some great goggles, compliments of our friends at Modelo and Pacifico.

1pm at Backside Bistro.

Come enjoy live music at the Bear Bar after a great day on the slopes.  Here’s our music lineup for the season!

December 11: Joel Racheff

December 18: Dustin Burley

December 23: Reeder & Spencer

December 30: Six Dollar String Band

January 8: Ian Lennox

January ...

You are in for a special treat!  At this exclusive Spring Break event, we will be sampling some of the finest tequilas, led by a local tequila expert.

Plus — a signature cocktail is included!

Reserve Now!

We hope you will join us ...

Come enjoy live music at the Bear Bar after a great day on the slopes.  Here’s our music lineup for the season!

December 11: Joel Racheff

December 18: Dustin Burley

December 23: Reeder & Spencer

December 30: Six Dollar String Band

January 8: Ian Lennox

January ...

Have you ever wanted to get to know a wolf up close?  Today is your chance!  Our good friends from Wolfwood Refuge are bringing these beautiful animals up to Purgatory Resort for the day.  

This is a great opportunity for ...

Get ready for big air, prizes, and ultimate glory!  The Huckfest is a “slopestyle-freeride” event, with kickers above the cliff faces on the “Hollywood” expert terrain of the Catharsis run.

Open to skiers and riders ages 10 and up.

Athletes will be ...

Come enjoy live music at the Bear Bar after a great day on the slopes.  Here’s our music lineup for the season!

December 11: Joel Racheff

December 18: Dustin Burley

December 23: Reeder & Spencer

December 30: Six Dollar String Band

January 8: Ian Lennox

January ...

Come try all the latest gear!  Just $20 for unlimited demos.  Your favorite local shops will be on the mountain offering demos of skis and snowboards all day.

Stop by Powderhouse for your chance to win a stereo/cooler, compliments of our friends at Twisted Tea and Truly!

2pm at Powderhouse.

Come enjoy live music at the Bear Bar after a great day on the slopes.  Here’s our music lineup for the season!

December 11: Joel Racheff

December 18: Dustin Burley

December 23: Reeder & Spencer

December 30: Six Dollar String Band

January 8: Ian Lennox

January ...

Come enjoy live music at the Bear Bar after a great day on the slopes.  Here’s our music lineup for the season!

December 11: Joel Racheff

December 18: Dustin Burley

December 23: Reeder & Spencer

December 30: Six Dollar String Band

January 8: Ian Lennox

January ...

Get your skis shined up, grab a stick of Juicy Fruit, and show us your moves as you skim across the pond.  Is the water cold?  Nah.

Sign-ups:

Space is limited.  The first 75 people to sign up are in. Sign up inside ...