Durango Statistics | Colorado USA

Resort Location Colorado, USA

Ski Resort Purgatory

Nearest Town Durango, CO

Distance to Nearest Town 40.23 km 25 mi

Nearest Regional Airport Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)

Distance to Nearest Regional Airport 64.37 km 40 mi

Nearest International Airport Denver International Airport (DIA)

Distance to Nearest International Airport 595.46 km 370 mi

Projected Winter Season Opening November 27, 2026

Estimated Winter Season Closing April 2027

Summer Season Opening June 20, 2026

Projected Summer Season Closing September 26, 2026

Year Established 1965

Total Skiable Terrain 661.68 ha 1635 ac

Base Elevation 2680.11 m 8793 ft

Summit Elevation 3298.55 m 10822 ft

Vertical Drop 631.55 m 2072 ft

Average Snowfall 660.4 cm 260 in

Snowmaking 101.17 ha 250 ac

Total Lifts 11

Uphill Capacity 15,000+ riders per hour

Total Runs/Trails 107

Green/Beginners Runs 20%

Blue/Intermediate Runs 45%

Black/Advanced Runs 35%

Longest Run Length 2.09 km 1.3 mi

Terrain Parks 4

Tube Park 1

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