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Southern Series Ski Championships

Purgatory Resort #1 Skier Place, Durango, Colorado

We're stoked to host this Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G race event.

Thursday is the sanctioned training day.
Friday is the Super G race day on Upper Hades
Saturday is a Giant Slalom race on Deadspike and
Sunday is the Slalom race, also down Deadspike

This event is open to USSA competitors of all ages. 

These races are great for spectating and watching the competition unfold.

SOLD OUT – Snowcat Dining Excursion

The Powderhouse & Pitchfork Pub at Purgatory Resort #1 Skier Place, CO

the Powderhouse, then savor a gourmet 5-course dinner, paired with beer or wine. Book your scenic dining experience today!  A handcrafted five-course dining experience at 9,000 feet. Back by popular demand! Enjoy this rare opportunity for spectacular views and a unique mountaintop culinary experience by booking a Snowcat Dinner Excursion. Guests will enjoy views of […]

$175

Alpenglow Snowshoe + Charcuterie

Purgatory Village Express Lift #1 Skier Place, Durango, CO

Take your aprés ski to new heights with a sunset snowshoe tour, appetizers, and libations at the Powderhouse. Meet at Guest Services at 3:00pm and enjoy a scenic chairlift ride up the mountain followed by a scenic snowshoe tour. Make a stop at the Powderhouse for a deliciously crafted snack before snowshoeing back down to the base area. 

$70

Live music with The Pastor & The Pagen

Ski Beach at Purgatory Resort #1 skier place, Durango, CO

Sheryl and Beua are a local vocal duo that plays both covers and originals. Come join us at the ski beach! Enjoy great music as you sit back, relax, and unwind.

Live music with People We Know

Ski Beach at Purgatory Resort #1 skier place, Durango, CO

People We Know is a 5 piece sort-of-bluegrass band from Durango, Colorado. Join us before the Pond Skim at the Ski beach. It’s a great day for some wonderful music!

Pond Skim

Purgy's Patio 24 Sheol St, Durango, CO

Pond Skim 2023 is going to be epic! We'll have live music from 11am - 4:30pm with People We Know. Then, the pond skim will take place 12:30pm - 3pm. After, we will have more music from 3pm - 4:30pm with Dana Ariel and the Coming Up Roses! You won't want to miss this ultimate end-of-season celebration!

End of Winter Daily Operations

Purgatory Resort #1 skier place, Durango, CO

Scheduled end of daily operations. The mountain will be open weekends only after April 9th. (April 15-16, 22-23) The final day of Saturday/Sunday operations is Sunday, April 23 (weather and snow conditions permitting).

Open This Weekend

We're open this weekend! Get your spring laps in before closing day. We'll be open next weekend too!

Open This Weekend

We're open this weekend! Get your spring laps in!

End of Winter Operations

Purgatory Resort #1 skier place, Durango, CO

Weather and snow conditions permitting.

IHBC Quarter Horse

The Village Plaza at Purgatory Resort #1 Skier Place, Durango, Colorado

Purgatory Resort is the finish line for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Quarter Horse bike race! Riders in the Quarter Horse will tour the 25 scenic miles from Durango to Purgatory Resort. After riding through the gorgeous Animas River Valley, you’ll tackle a vertical climb of more than 2,300 feet to finish among food, fun, and festivities in the Village Plaza.

Come cheer on these riders as they finish their 25-mile journey from Durango. The first riders are expected to cross the finish line around 10:00am.

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