Located in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado, Purgatory is a super friendly south western ski resort, perfect for families and folks that want a genuine kicked-back Colorado ski vacation. Purgatory offers a convenient well-planned ski base with a small pedestrian village and great lodging just steps from the slopes. Durango Colorado offers plenty to do besides skiing - but the skiing on Purgatory is so pleasing - you may not need any other diversions.
| Purgatory | Arapahoe Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| beginner | 20 % | 10 % |
| intermediate | 45 % | 30 % |
| advanced | 30 % | 37 % |
| expert | 5 % | 23 % |
| total runs | 94 | 109 |
| ski area | 1,525ac | 960ac |
| summit elevation | 10,822ft | 13,050ft |
| total lifts | 11 | 8 |
| child lift ticket | Free | Free |
| adult lift ticket | $89 | $100 |
| uncrowded | ||
| snow | ||
| back country | ||
| value for money | ||
| average total snowfall | 156″ | 179″ |
