Reviews for Purgatory

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Ryan Bradshaw
I have been skiing since 76. I ski bumbed in college in Alta and would sleep in the camper shell of a pickup to catch snow when I was poor. Purgatory males me feel like I am in a Warren Miller classic with access to modern terrain parks with half pikes! Purgatory is very accessible from Texas, rich with history and character. DURNAGO is a terrific city that I could retire to. Make a stay of it and get off the mountain for a rest day to Durango and the surrounding cities! Tons of things to do. In my top 10 list!
Great mountain with tons of runs and space. Very diverse to keep the entire family busy. The staff is excellent. From January on the snow is consistent and always an opportunity for powder.
Like most Colorado resorts the Marijuana use is a nuecence for conservative families. They need to establish designated smoking areas that younger riders can kept away from.
Beau
Very underrated
Tyler Haderer
Have really enjoyed our times at purgatory!
Very family friendly
Smaller mountain
Alejandro Aguilera
Great place family friendly. Easy in/out from town. Roads are very well maintained and snow plowed efficiently. We typically stay between mountain and town. Great dining places. Lovely warmth people. I love this place.
Close to town. Good size mountain. Quick and NO LINES lifts all across the mountain. Great people. Very enjoyable!
I honestly don’t find any cons.
Jay Howard
Great mountain
tony chavez
WE love Durango and Purgatory! Great town and super friendly locals and visitors on the mountain!!! Its a surprisingly large ski area and never has disappointed ... spend a lil bit more and stay at the main lodge or if a a bigger group stay at the amazing Elk Point properties ( we need!! pretty nice!!)
great mountain and great value
could be closer to town BUT some really good but limited food options near by
dale paulson
great snow. plenty of choices for runs. good value
Mark Stefanez
Overall a pretty good resort. It can get really busy on weekends. I also thought that a lot of these runs were pretty difficult for beginners but they did have lots of lifts running which helped with the crowds.
Tons of trails and lots of options for food. The staff is also great!
Parking can be difficult if you aren’t there early. The runs felt difficult for beginners
Ron Hoffman
If it’s a busy day you better be early or you maybe be driving around for a long time to find a parking spot v you can go up and drop everyone off but you might be parking down the road although there are multiple shuttles. Lift 4 is a 20 minute ride which seems forever especially when ski school starts using it. Overall it was an amazing place with a vast amount of trails to try and never felt crowded at all. Highly recommend this place!
Huge mountain with tons of well marked trails
Some of the lifts are dated and slow
Lauren Levgerne
This has been our best family vacation! It’s a family friendly environment and the staff have treated us so good. The kids enjoyed everything about the snow ❤️
Great family atmosphere! Everyone is so helpful and nice. Great place for kids. The weather has been beautiful. And the private ski instructor Michael Mote was the absolute best! He was great with the kids.
Nothing really. I would advise getting groceries and whatever needed for your stay before check in because town is a little drive but not terrible.
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