Try out the newest attraction at Durango Mountain Resort – the Purgatory Plunge Zipline!
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Purgatory Plunge Ops:
Sat & Sun. 11am - 4pm
While the Purgatory Plunge Zipline debuted last summer, it’s an entirely new experience this winter as “Plungers” zip over skiers hanging out on Purgatory Beach and Purgy’s patio. Thrill seekers soar for more than a football field at 35 mph, providing an après ski experience that is unique to most ski resorts as it is one of only a handful of ziplines open in the winter at a resort. The adventure starts from the Purgatory Village Tower, the tallest structure in the Durango area where you can race your friends or family members for an exciting thrill ride. The Purgatory Plunge is open year-round, coinciding with resort hours of operation. $20 at the Ticket Office.
SNOWCAT SKIING/SNOWBOARDING AND GUIDED BACKCOUNTRY SKIING
GIVE THE GIFT OF POWDER WITH SNOWCAT GIFT CERTIFICATES!!!
DMR-based Snowcat Skiing Operation has More Terrain than all Colorado Ski Resorts Combined!
With almost 60 square miles to explore in the rugged San Juan Mountains north and west of Durango Mountain Resort, the San Juan Ski Company is Colorado’s largest catskiing company.
Independently owned and operated, the DMR based-snowcat skiing operation has more permitted acres than all Colorado ski resorts combined! Instead of sharing powder lines with hundreds of frenzied resort skiers/snowboarders, it’s just you, a handful of guests, two guides, a snowcat and thousands of acres of kick-ass incredible skiing and snowboarding.
Since the San Juan Ski Company’s terrain is challenging, the snowcat operation caters to advanced skiers and snowboarders who are comfortable shredding deep powder in trees. However, trips geared for intermediate skiers have been added to the trip lineup this season.
New for 2011/2012 are family powdercats and learn-to-ski powder snowcats. Both trips allow for a more relaxed approach to catskiing where the quality of the experience, not the quantity of vertical skied or the total number of runs, sets the pace for the day.
For advanced to expert skiers, the San Juan Ski Company has added steep clinics and guided backcountry tours. Also new to the trip lineup are half-day snowcat trips. Due to logistics, half-day trips are not always available.
Single seats start at $250, plus tax. Private cats are $2,500, plus tax.
The San Juan Ski Company’s reservation desk is in Backcountry Experience, an outdoor specialty store, located on the plaza level of the Purgatory Lodge at DMR. For information or reservations, call 1.800.208.1780 or visit
www.sanjuanski.com.
New for the 2011/2012 Season:
- Guided Backcountry Skiing (earn your turns skinning with snowmobile access)
- Steep Clinics (are your ready for gnar?)
- Family Powdercats (specially priced for families; kids ski for $100 with a full-paying adult)
- Learn-to-Ski Powder Snowcats (includes ski instruction and powder skis)
- Half-day Snowcat trips (subject to availability)
- Shuttle from Telluride
KLING MOUNTAIN GUIDES
Experience something new in the backcountry this winter in the company of a experienced guide from Kling Mountain Guides. If you’ve ever wanted to try ice-climbing in nearby Cascade Canyon or to ski the untracked powder of the San Juans, Kling Mountain Guides can lead the way. Kling Mountain Guides is located in Backcountry Experience in the Purgatory Plaza. For a complete list of guide services and availability, please call (970) 903-8349.
SLEIGH RIDES!
Updated 2011/2012 Info will be posted soon, please check back.
New at DMR, Buck’s Livery will offer nightly sleigh rides from Purgatory’s base area. As skiers and snowboarders descend from their last run of the day, they will be greeted by a picturesque lineup of horse-drawn sleighs.
Sleighs will depart the base area at 4, 5 and 6 p.m., and each sleigh holds a maximum of six people. Guests can purchase tickets for a 35-45 minute tour around the mountain for $39 per adult (ages 13 and up) and $29 per child (ages 12 and under).
For reservations and information, call 970-385-2110 or ext. 22215 from within the resort.
SNOWSHOE AT DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT
Explore the backcountry on snowshoes—all you need is a sense of adventure, we provide the rest! Our experienced guides will take you into the scenic San Juan National Forest, where you can enjoy winter’s beauty in areas you would never see any other way.
People of all ages and abilities can enjoy snowshoeing because there’s no learning involved, you go at your own pace, and you can do it under a variety of terrain and snow conditions. We provide snowshoes & poles, a guide, lunch, and water. You will need sturdy, warm boots, heavy socks, ski-type clothing, hat & gloves—and gaiters are recommended. You will need to dress in layers since the weather can change quickly. We also suggest a fanny pack or small day pack with extra water, sunscreen, and of course a camera!
A little more about your Snowshoeing adventures:
Daily Snowshoe Tours:
Two tours daily at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm. The cost is $35.00, which includes the snowshoes, guide and chairlift ride to the top of the mountain and again down after hiking the 2 hour loop.
The group size is no larger than 6 people, and the tour is "out of bounds" away from skiers and snowboarders. We cover 2-3 miles of rolling terrain and have opportunities to view wildlife, extreme vistas, and hear about geology, flora and fauna. The elevation is about 10,300 feet. Easier or more difficult tours can be offered by our qualified guides upon request.
Guests need to bring water, durable water resistant boots (hiking boots work best), layers of clothing, hat, gloves and ski protection. Optional items recommended are fanny pack or small day pack, camera and gaiters. Ski poles are available upon request.
We are located in the village plaza in front of the Backcountry Experience store.
Evening Snowshoe Tours
Cost: $55.00
Friday, Dec. 23
Friday, Dec. 30
Saturday, Jan. 14
Saturday, Jan. 28
Saturday, Feb. 18
Saturday, Feb. 25
Saturday, Mar. 10
Tuesday, Mar. 13
Saturday, Mar. 17
The time for the fun-filled tour is 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The $55.00 cost includes snowshoes, guides, chairlift ride to the top of the mountain and a wine and cheese party at the Powderhouse restaurant. The guests meet at 3:30 pm at the Guest Service desk inside the ticket office. We snowshoe for 1 hour after riding the lift to the top of the mountain. We then arrive at the Powderhouse with our hostess ready to serve wine, cheese, crackers, fruit and desserts. At 6:15 pm after the moon has risen over the west Needles mountains, we start snowshoeing down the mountain learning some Purgatory history and experiencing a few surprises along the way. At approximately 7:30 pm we will arrive at the base area very fulfilled and somewhat tired!
Guests need to bring water, durable water resistant books (hiking boots work best), layers of clothing, hat, gloves and ski protection. Optional items recommended are fanny pack or small day pack, camera and gaiters, headlamp and poles.
The total snowshoe distance is about 4 miles. Inquire and reserve at Guest Services in the ticket office or call 970.385.2147. Each tour is limited to 20 people.
Reservations are required with 24 hours notice. Please call Guest Services at 385-2147 to book your Snowshoe adventure.*
*Snowshoe tours require a minimum of 6 guests and have a maximum capacity of 20 guests.
You can also rent snowshoes from Performance Peak and, or Guest Services at 970-385-2147, and explore the mountain on your own.
SNOW COASTER TUBING HILL
Snow Coaster Ops:
Fri & Sat 2pm - 7pm
January 13,14,15 2pm - 7pm
February 17,18,19 2pm - 7pm
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Tubing Release Form.
Fly down the mountain on a tube at the Snow Coaster tubing hill. Rent a tube from Purgatory’s rental fleet, hike up the hill and then whoosh down one of three tubing lanes in the Columbine Area. It’s fun for all ages, and the perfect end to a great day on the mountain.
Cost is $5.00 per tube per hour. Guests must use Purgatory's tubes. Each person must have a tube and two people can not get on one tube unless it is an adult and a child age 3 to 5. Under 3 can not tube due to child safety. Children 6 years or older can ride alone.
Please all the ticket office at 970.247.9000 Ext. 11220 to check availability.
SNOWMOBILE ADVENTURES
Open 7 days a week from 9AM-5PM. Reservations ONLY. No walk-ins.
Ride high into the mountains with
Snowmobile Adventures! There are a variety of one- to four-hour guided excursions available, traveling on more than 60 miles of spectacular trails… beginning right at the resort. Riders can journey individually or with a passenger. It’s fun, thrilling, and available for all ages. Tours run continually from 9am to 5pm daily, weather permitting. 970.385.2141.
NORDIC SKIING
The Nordic Center at Durango Mountain Resort is open. We are open every day from 9am until 4pm with trails groomed for both classic and skate skiing and snowshoe trails. Group lessons are offered every day at 10.30am or at 1.30pm or a private lesson can be booked at noon. Rental Equipment is available at the Nordic Center.
The Nordic Center boasts 18km of groomed cross country trails and 6km of snowshoe trails, through beautiful forests, with incredible views of the San Juan Mountains. Our trails are groomed for both classic cross country and skate skiing. Come and enjoy the rustic atmosphere of our warming hut, fueled by a pot-bellied stove, or enjoy a picnic, on the tables out at one of our many scenic viewpoints.
We have equipment rentals available on site, and offer group lessons daily 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. You could also request a private lesson at noon.
The Nordic Center at Purgatory is conveniently located on highway 550, across the road from Durango Mountain Resort, about a quarter mile north.
Our prices are very affordable. Trail fees are $14 a day for adults and $6 for kids and seniors. Our classic rental skis are $14 a day for adults and $8 for kids and seniors. Group lessons are $35 per person. We offer a special combo package that includes a trail fee, rental skis, and a group lesson all for $50.
Group rates are available for 8 or more.
New this year, we have special snowshoe trails and will have snowshoe rentals for $10. Trail fee is $6. Come join in all the fun!
Please call 970.385.2114 for more information or check out the Junior Race Team website here.
SNOWBIKES
Try the latest trend in winter sports—Snowbiking. Purgatory has long been a leader of this exciting new sport and now you can rent Snowbikes at Purgatory Rentals from the leader in the industry,
Brenter. Snowbiking is great for all ages and abilities. All riders must be certified or take a certification course from the Purgatory Ski and Ride School before snowbiking on the slopes.
Call 970-247-9000 x 11155 for more information.
