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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 for a sizzling showdown as our talented teams serve up their tastiest chili recipes in our very first Purgatory Chili Cook-off! You'll be the judges as Purg departments vie for bragging rights and the title of chili champion!

REV is an awesome series put on by experienced race coordinators that encourages everyone to participate, from the first-time racers and the 9-5'ers all the way up to the pros and everyone in between. 

We are excited to be hosting the most complete 3-D archery festival in the country once again!  Come on out and enjoy three days of great competitions and activities. 

We're extending our lift access MTB till 7pm! Come and experience a summer evening in the San Juans.

We're extending our lift access MTB till 7pm! Come and experience a summer evening in the San Juans.

Beer & music festival in the spectacular San Juans! Enjoy unlimited samples of all your favorite summertime beers from the best breweries in Durango and Colorado! Plus, live music from […]

We're extending our lift access MTB till 7pm! Come and experience a summer evening in the San Juans.

We're extending our lift access MTB till 7pm! Come and experience a summer evening in the San Juans.

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!

The Devo Days Bike Festival is back for its 2nd year! Let's gather and have fun on bikes as a community! We are inviting families, individuals, supporters, and bike riders of all kinds and ability levels to join us in sharing the love of cycling!

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 […]

Enjoy an exquisite 5-course dinner with wine pairings.  Each course features mushrooms sourced locally by our chef right here in the San Juan Mountains.  Our wine steward selects exceptional wines […]

The Motorcycle Hill Climb is BACK! This is one of the most exciting events of the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally. Watch as motorcycles attempt to ride straight up the front of the mountain.