Praying for more snow?
Let’s be real: the 25/26 snow season has been a slow start across the nation, especially in Colorado. But at Purgatory, we have faith the tides are set to turn!
We’ve put together some of our best practices (tried, tested, and successful) for how to bring in some big powder days!
Before we dive into it… 2026 is off to a great start! January 2nd brought us a few inches of snow and we are still receiving snowfall throughout the day. Lift 8 opened up today, bringing us to a grand total of 9 open lifts and 42 open trails.
The Official Purgatory Snow-Summoning Guide
1) Snow Dance!🕺
You’ve heard of her, you love her, and frankly, we need to see her. We’re talking full-body, “I don’t care who’s watching” moves. We want to see it in the lift lines, at the top of the runs, and in line for the Bear Bear for your lunch break. Get your groove on! The next Powder Day depends on it!
2) Trail Maps in the Freezer
That’s right! Grab your Purgatory trail map, give her a kiss for good luck, and throw her in your freezer! It’s scientifically proven. Kind of.
You can collect your trail map from Purgatory Sports Downtown or the Ticket Office at the Resort.
3) Pray and Give Sacrifices to Ullr
Ullr, the Norse God of Skiing and Snowboarding, is known to bring heavy winters and good snowfall to those who worship and sacrifice to him. Last year, we sacrificed our bodies, skis, and for some of us: our dignities. In hopes to bring in some rad powder days – send a prayer to Ullr, jump into the nearest river for Ullr’s sake, and join us in the chant:
“Come snow! Come snow!
Fall fast, fall slow.
Be it powder or crud,
Let the inches be shown.
Come snow! Come snow!
Blessed Ullr bestow.“
Cheers!
4) Brush Your Teeth With Your Non-Dominant Hand
Is it weird? Yes.
Are we going to do it anyways? Yes.
Brush your teeth with your left hand if you’re right-hand dominant and brush with your right hand if you’re left-hand dominant. Then head on up to Purgatory and show us those pearly whites as you take on the powder day!
5) Put a Frozen Spoon Under Your Pillow
There can be no Princess and the Pea mentalities when bringing in snow like we’re aiming for! Freeze your favorite spoon, then tuck it away safely under your pillow. Sweet powdery dreams are headed your way!
6) Ice Cubes in the Toilet
We may not be scientists, but we know what works. Grab a handful of ice cubes and give them a winning toss into your toilet bowl. We’re one flush closer to a whiteout. Just don’t blame us if your plumbing system hasn’t been praying to Ullr.
Thank you for your help in bringing in the next powder day to Purgatory! Keep an eye on our webcams and trail reports. We’ll see you on the mountain soon.
Upcoming OpenSnow forecast: It’s looking good!
