Ski Patrol Spring Tryouts
Purgatory is hosting its annual ski patrol tryouts this spring, and it is perfect chance to prove you've got what it takes, learn what all a patroller truly does, or see if this is the ideal winter job for you.
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Purgatory is hosting its annual ski patrol tryouts this spring, and it is perfect chance to prove you've got what it takes, learn what all a patroller truly does, or see if this is the ideal winter job for you.
Purgatory is hosting its annual ski patrol tryouts this spring, and it is perfect chance to prove you've got what it takes, learn what all a patroller truly does, or see if this is the ideal winter job for you.
Join us for Thursday night group ride organized by Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango! All rides are no drop and designed to be welcoming and fun. All ages and abilities are encouraged […]
Get ready to roll with our first Mountain Bike Basics Clinic of the season, hosted by Purgatory Sports! This free, all-levels session is designed to walk you through everything you need to start the summer right. We’ll cover bike basics, what to carry in your summer ride kit, and walk through simple tune-up techniques to keep your bike running smoothly.Stick […]
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.
Join us at Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango for our Women's Mountain Bike Basics Clinic designed to help you gear up for the season with confidence. These free in-store sessions run from 5:30–6:30 PM and are perfect for riders of all levels looking to build skills, ask questions, and connect with other women in the cycling community. Each clinic will cover […]
Join us for Thursday night group ride organized by Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango! All rides are no drop and designed to be welcoming and fun. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join! By popular demand, we will be hosting these rides every other Thursday for the rest of the summer! After the ride, stick around […]
Join us for Thursday night group rides organized by Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango! All rides are no drop and designed to be welcoming and fun. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join! By popular demand, we will be hosting these rides every other Thursday for the rest of the summer! After the ride, stick around […]
Join us for Thursday night group rides organized by Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango! All rides are no drop and designed to be welcoming and fun. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join! By popular demand, we will be hosting these rides every other Thursday for the rest of the summer! After the ride, stick around […]
Join us for Thursday night group rides organized by Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango! All rides are no drop and designed to be welcoming and fun. All ages and abilities are encouraged […]
Join us for Thursday night group rides organized by Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango! All rides are no drop and designed to be welcoming and fun. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join! By popular demand, we will be hosting these rides every other Thursday for the rest of the summer! After the ride, stick around […]
Join us at Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango for our Women's Mountain Bike Basics Clinic designed to help you gear up for the season with confidence. These free in-store sessions run from 5:30–6:30 PM and are perfect for riders of all levels looking to build skills, ask questions, and connect with other women in the cycling community. Each clinic will cover […]
Join us for Thursday night group rides organized by Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango! All rides are no drop and designed to be welcoming and fun. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join! By popular demand, we will be hosting these rides every other Thursday for the rest of the summer! After the ride, stick around […]
Get ready to roll for the summer with our Mountain Bike Basics Clinic, hosted by Purgatory Sports! This free, all-levels session is designed to walk you through everything you need to […]
Join us at Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango for our Women's Mountain Bike Basics Clinics designed to help you gear up for the season with confidence. These free in-store sessions run from 5:30–6:30 PM and are […]
Join us for Thursday night group rides organized by Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango! All rides are no drop and designed to be welcoming and fun. All ages and abilities are encouraged […]
Beer festival in the spectacular San Juans with live music! Enjoy unlimited samples of all your favorite summertime beers from the best breweries in Durango and Colorado for only $28! […]
Get ready to roll for the summer with our Mountain Bike Basics Clinic, hosted by Purgatory Sports! This free, all-levels session is designed to walk you through everything you need to feel confident hitting the trails. We’ll cover bike basics, what to carry in your summer ride kit, and walk through simple tune-up techniques to keep your bike running smoothly. […]
Join us for Thursday night group rides organized by Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango! All rides are no drop and designed to be welcoming and fun. All ages and abilities are encouraged […]
Come join us for a Full-Draw Feast! This public event will be open to everyone, and give the guests joining us in Durango for the Total Archery Challenge a warm […]
Join us in the beach area for FREE LIVE MUSIC from Escape the Bandlands! A Tribute band from Colorado playing all you're favorite hit songs! From 70's classic rock, 80's […]
The best outdoor sporting event in the United States is coming to Purgatory Resort this summer! Total Archery Challenge will be taking place July 11th-13th right here, and we couldn't be more stoked.
Join us for Thursday night group rides organized by Purgatory Sports in downtown Durango! All rides are no drop and designed to be welcoming and fun. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join! By popular demand, we will be hosting these rides every other Thursday for the rest of the summer! After the ride, stick around […]
Live Music at Purgy's featuring YOPE
The greatest chainsaw carving competition in the country returns to Purgatory Resort! Come watch these amazing artists create magnificent works of art right before your eyes!
Join expert guides who will lead you around the forests above Purgatory Resort. These woods are known for having a wide variety of mushrooms. During the hunt, the guides will educate you about edible vs. non-edible mushrooms, techniques for finding mushrooms, and any other questions you have. Complimentary wine and snacks are included. Space is […]
Enjoy an exquisite 5-course Mushroom and Wine Dinner. Each course features mushrooms sourced and foraged locally by our chef right here in the San Juan Mountains. Our wine steward selects exceptional pairings to complement each course,.This is widely considered to be one of the finest dining experiences of the year in Durango, and is quick […]
Purgatory Faux’teener Challenge presented by Pine Needle Mountaineering You've heard of Everesting, but have you ever done a Faux'Teener? This race will take on over 14,000ft of elevation, consisting of 9 laps up the mountain, and riding the lift down after each climb up. Welcome to the San Juans This challenge begins where the rugged […]
Sponsored by: Apache Nugget Travel Center & Casino + TBK Bank Tickets are $15 in advance. $20 at the door if still available. Tickets are limited. Come on up and try out the flavors of the season at our Purgatory Oktoberfest celebration on Sunday, September 14th from noon to 4:30 pm. With great brews, beautiful […]
Mountain Marmot is an epic trail race. The course is simple—start at the bottom of the mountain…run to the top and back. Sounds hard? It’s definitely a challenge. But think how great you will feel when you make it to the top!
Get ready for the party of the season: The Purgatory 60th Anniversary Kick-Off Party & Ski Swap! The mountain is calling for one last epic summer celebration as we officially kick off the countdown to Purgatory Resort's legendary 60th winter season! Join Purgatory for our 60th Anniversary Kick-Off Party, a celebration to send off summer […]
Become a Purgatory ski or snowboard instructor this winter. Share your passion for the slopes with others while enjoying some incredible perks: Free Ski Pass for you and your dependents, professional instructor training, discounts. Walks-in interviews on site. Bring your resume.
Make the mountain your office this winter! Purgatory Resort is hosting a Food and Beverage hiring event for our celebrated on-mountain restaurants, and we want you on our team. We're looking for passionate front-of-house and back-of-house staff for all of our resort restaurants and bars. Walk-in interviews on siteCandidates encouraged to bring a resume; […]
Become a Purgatory ski or snowboard instructor this winter. Share your passion for the slopes with others while enjoying some incredible perks: Free Ski Pass for you and your dependents, professional instructor training, discounts. Walks-in interviews on site. Bring your resume.
Join us in celebrating and admiring the work of these incredible professional photographers at Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall on November 12th, 2025 at 7:00pm.
Thanksgiving at Purgatory Resort is all about family, fun, and fresh mountain air. Come carve up the slopes before you carve into your turkey.
You’re invited to join us as we gather for a buffet-style Thanksgiving dinner at Purgy’s to celebrate the season. We've got a 4:30pm seating for all those early birds out there, as well as a 6:30pm option, and we'll be serving up all your favorite classic dishes from turkey and ham to mashed potatoes and […]
To show you just how thankful we are, we'll be having a live performance by The Quarks on Purgy's Patio!
Join us at Purgy's Bar on Friday, December 5th from 4–6 PM!
It's gearing up to be an evening of good vibes and great beer.
Get ready to warm up with some toe-tapping, foot-stomping, all-around hollering bluegrass music from Front Porch! They'll be playing on Purgy's Patio from 12:30 to 3:30 on Saturday, December 6th.
Give yourself the gift of a day out with Venture Snowboards. You might just find your next new ride!
Live performance by The Quarks on Purgy's Patio!
Join us at the Powderhouse for the perfect ski break celebration with Coors! What's better than an entire day spent skiing? A ski day with a party break and a chance to win free skis!! We’re turning up the fun on Friday, December 19th, from 12-2 PM with music, good times, and your chance to […]
The on-mountain celebration you didn't know you've been waiting for! 🥳 D-D-D-D-D-JJJJ B3AU is taking over the decks from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM this Saturday, December 20th! You know it's really going to be a party when Socorro Tequila is in the house! Get in on the sampling and find your new favorite pour.🍹There […]
Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Coca-Cola Bear are making a special stop at Purgatory to spread cheer, listen to your little one's wishes, and say hello!
Meet us on Saturday, December 21st for “The West Is Yours”, a High West Distillery celebration blending après-ski energy with bold Western flavor.
Bring your skis, boards, skibikes, and stoke for pre-Christmas Eve cheer! Santa will be skiing around Purgatory with a sack of gifts from our brand partners: Spy, Yeti, and more to give away! Find Santa on the mountain quickly, rumor has it there might be a Grinch on the loose looking for him too... Follow […]
This Christmas weekend, join us on Purgy’s Patio for live bluegrass with Alex Forsthoff & Friends!
Join us for a rad ski break with a party hosted by Grand Marnier at the Bear Bar! Purgatory Resort will be hosting a Grand Marnier event this Saturday, December 27th, spotlighting Grand Marnier mixed with hot chocolate, known as "The Orange Ember Cocoa"! You can find them for $9 only as the Bear Bar. […]
Keep the stoke high even after the lifts close! DJ B3AU will be playing Purgy's tonight 4-6 PM! Let the good times roll with specials and samples of Grand Marnier. Rumor has it there might even be some giveaways...We'll see you there to keep the après vibes rolling strong!
Join us in Hoody's for a night of exploring flavors and sampling fine whiskeys. Spots will fill up - don't miss out!
Ciao, 2026🥂 Ring in the New Year with a taste of Italy at Purgatory!
Finish off 2025, and start New Year's Eve off right with a fine dining experience at Purgy's while you watch the fireworks from a cozy dinner table.
Ring in the New Year with festive drinks, fireworks, and a torchlit skiing parade!