Durango, Durango

Durango Mountain Resort, known forever to locals only as "Purgatory," is a four-season resort bounded by spired peaks on three sides and high desert to the south. The Animas River bisects the town. This geographic alignment places Durango squarely in the middle of two weather systems with a track record of producing steady light snowfall followed by bluebird days. There is shuttle service from the town of Durango to the resort. ActivitiesSnowboarding: Paradise Freestyle Arena is more than half a mile long and 600 vertical. It features a 450-foot halfpipe with 15 foot walls, boxes, and more rails. Snowboard shop, rentals, and accessories located just steps from the slopes. Lessons available. Pitchfork Terrain Garden also a favorite with shredders.Cross Country Profile: Sixteen kilometers of groomed trails ready for both classic nordic and skate skiing. Nordic Center is located across Highway 550 from Purgatory Village.LodgingDurango Mountain Resort offers a full range of lodging options, from slopeside to remote, individual to group, studio to luxury mountain home. The Purgatory Village Hotel is set directly into the mountain and offers deluxe king rooms or multi-room suites with panoramic views. BlackBear Townhomes represent the first of the resort's new east villages, located directly across from the main resort entrance. East Rim Condominiums are in sight of the mountain. Cascade Village is two miles north of Purgatory Village. Lodge at Tamarron is ten minutes south. Winter RecreationTons to do. If you like to play in the snow you can try out the planks on the mountain or bash around in two terrain parks. Cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowcat skiing are available. The town of Durango is a blend of cowboy culture and Hollywood with world class dining and shopping. Railroad and Mesa Verde National Park.