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  • January 2025

  • Sun 26
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    First Tracks

    Featured January 26, 2025@7:30 am - 10:30 am First Tracks
    Dante's Backside Bistro #1 Skier Place, Durango, Colorado, United States

    On select dates this winter, we’re offering the opportunity for a limited number of guests to board Lift 1 at 7:30 am and ski/ride laps on Lift 3 and 8 before the mountain opens. First Tracks Access grants you early morning turns and the opportunity to claim first tracks on the mountain. With First Tracks Brunch, you can celebrate at the Backside Bistro after your early turns with Champagne, warm pastries and a buffet brunch, served up fresh. Learn more. Season pass or lift ticket required to participate.

  • Sun 26
    VNTRbirds Backcountry Basics

    VNTRbirds Backcountry Basics

    Featured January 26, 2025@8:30 am - 3:00 pm

    Avalanche education is the best piece of gear you can have in the backcountry. Whether you're splitboarding, AT skiing, or snowmobiling, it's essential to gain the knowledge needed to navigate the backcountry safely, efficiently, and confidently. VNTRbirds has tailored the Backcountry Basics course specifically for women who are new to the backcountry. This course is […]

  • February 2025

  • Sun 9
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    Superbowl Party

    Featured February 9, 2025@3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Purgy's 24 Sheol St, Durango, CO, United States

    Come Celebrate Superbowl 59 with us at Purgatory! Our screens will be showing the big game!

    Free
  • Fri 14

    Monster Brewing Samples

    Featured February 14, 2025@3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Ski Beach at Purgatory Resort #1 skier place, Durango, CO, United States

    Free samples and swag giveaways with Monster Energy

    Free
  • Sat 15
    A man smiles and poses with his brand new Ska Brewing themed Venture snowboard

    Ska Brewing Party and Snowboard Giveaway

    Featured February 15, 2025@3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Purgy's Patio 24 Sheol St, Durango, CO, United States

    Ska Brewing will be joining us on the mountain again with their incredible drinks on the Purgy's Patio. To kick things up a notch, we are also giving away a SNOWBOARD to one of our amazing guests.

    Free
  • March 2025

  • Sat 8
    Pink skier shreds down groomer

    International Women’s Day High Noon Event

    Featured March 8, 2025@11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Cheers to women and all they do! Purgatory appreciates the women that work and play at our mountain everyday, and we can't celebrate you enough. Mark your calendars for March 8th because we’re celebrating International Women’s Day in style at Purgatory Ski Resort! We’re thrilled to have High Noon Hard Seltzers sponsoring this special event, […]

  • Tue 11
    smokey the bear holds skis

    Smokey the Bear Visits Purgatory

    Featured March 11, 2025@12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Come join Smokey Bear on Spring Break as he gears up for a busy fire season. Smokey and his friends from the #SanJuanNF will be at Purgatory on the beach on Tuesday, March 11 from 12 - 2pm. Photo courtesy of San Juan National Forest

  • Fri 14
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    Live Music with Justin Larkin

    Featured March 14, 2025@1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Purgy's Patio 24 Sheol St, Durango, CO, United States

    Live music on Purgy's Patio from 1-4 this Friday! Come hang out and let Justin Larkin - singer, songwriter, multi-instrumental musician (really talented guy overall!) - take you away. Justin Larkin is a musician & entertainer from Springfield, Missouri. Having spent the last 15+ years performing all across America with various musical groups like his […]

    Free!
  • Sat 15
    a party of people on the Powderhouse deck

    Powderhouse DJ Deck Party!

    Featured March 15, 2025@11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    The Powderhouse & Pitchfork Pub at Purgatory Resort #1 Skier Place, CO, United States

    It’s a party at the Powderhouse! 🎿🔥 Join us Saturday from 11:30–1:30 PM as a live DJ takes the stage, or deck, to the best slopeside spot around. Grab a drink, take in the views, and keep the energy high between laps. Whether you're here to dance, hang, or just vibe, it's gonna be the […]

    Free!
  • Sat 15
    National Espresso Martini Day Flyer

    National Espresso Martini Day Celebration!

    Featured March 15, 2025@1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Who doesn’t love an espresso martini? No one we want to ski with! Saturday from 1-3 is your chance to get espresso martini samples, swag, and giveaways right at Purgatory! Don’t miss out on the perfect après-ski pick-me-up!☕🍸

  • Sun 16
    live music on the beach

    DJ Xeno On the Beach

    Featured March 16, 2025@1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Turn your ski break into a full on party! DJ Xeno will be taking over the beach this Sunday from 1-4! Grab your friends, family, or your Spring Break crew and hang out with us all weekend long. We've got live music, DJs, free giveaways/samples all weekend long to keep your Spring Break alive! 🍻☀️ […]

  • Mon 17
    smokey the bear holds skis

    Smokey the Bear Visits Purgatory

    Featured March 17, 2025@12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Come join Smokey Bear on Spring Break as he gears up for a busy fire season. Smokey and his friends from the #SanJuanNF will be at Purgatory on the beach on Tuesday, March 17 from 12 - 2pm. Photo courtesy of San Juan National Forest

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