Purgatory Resort
| Purgatory | |
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A view of the resort from the chairlift in the summer | |
Location in Colorado | |
| Location | La Plata County, Colorado, United States |
| Nearest major city | Durango, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 37°37′47″N 107°48′52″W / 37.62972°N 107.81444°W |
| Vertical | 2,029 ft (618 m) |
| Top elevation | 10,822 ft (3,299 m) |
| Base elevation | 8,793 ft (2,680 m) |
| Skiable area | 1,650 acres (6.7 km2) |
| Trails | 105 total 22% beginner 35% intermediate 43% advanced |
| Longest run | 1.3 mi (2.1 km) |
| Lift system | 12 lifts: 1 high-speed six-person chairlift, 2 high-speed quad chairs, 3 triple chairs, 3 double chairs, 3 surface lifts |
| Lift capacity | 15,000+ skiers/hr |
| Terrain parks | 6 |
| Snowfall | 260 inches |
| Snowmaking | 21% |
| Website | http://www.purgatoryresort.com/ |
Purgatory Resort is a ski resort located in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado, 25 miles (42 km) north of the town of Durango. Established in 1965, Purgatory offers 105 trails, including 5 terrain parks, over 1,500 skiable acres, and 12 lifts, including one six-person and two high speed quad lifts. Average annual snowfall is 260 inches per year, and artificial snow is produced on approximately one-fifth of the mountain. The elevation at the summit is 10,822 feet (3,299 m), with a vertical drop of 2,029 feet (618 m).