Purgatory Resort is recognized as a top family-friendly, four-season resort in Southwest Colorado. Located just 25 miles nort ... h of Durango, Purgatory offers a playground for all ages any time of year. Purgatory Resort features accommodations that range from luxurious, slopeside and vacation homes to value-priced lodge rooms. Guests enjoy comfortable and inviting lodging to suit every budget and every need. Resort amenities include convenient restaurants and shops, as well as plenty of exciting activities and events. Snow enthusiasts find many ways to enjoy the winter wonderland at Purgatory. With 88 trails, five terrain parks, 1,360 skiable acres, 10 chairlifts and rarely any lines, it’s simple to zip around the mountain and enjoy the spectacular scenery amidst the rugged San Juan Mountains. Other winter fun activities include tubing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice climbing, Nordic skiing, snowmobiling and more! When the snowflakes stop falling and the grass turns green, Purgatory Resort is transformed into a place for summertime fun and adventure, with an alpine slide, zipline, scenic chairlift, hiking trails, mountain bike uplift and trails, climbing wall, ropes course, bungee trampoline, miniature golf, disc golf and more! Summers in Durango offer warm and pleasant, sunny days in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains. For more information or to book a vacation, call 800-525-0892, visit Skipurg.com, or follow us @skiPurg on Facebook.com, Twitter.com and Instagram.com. read more