Purgatory received a total of 33 inches in 48 hours.Courtesy/Purgatory

Purgatory News:

Purgatory was the big winner of this week’s storms, with 25 inches of snow in the last 24 hours and a total of 33 inches in 48 hours. Purgatory has received more than 200 inches of snow so far this season and more snow is expected next week.

Purgatory is looking forward to the upcoming holiday weekend with epic snow conditions and a full event lineup, including free gear demos at the Telemark Festival, live music, drinks, giveaways, night tubing and plenty of family-friendly activities.

Visit purgatory.ski/events for the full schedule and click here for Purgatory’s 2022/23 news releases. 

About Purgatory

Purgatory is tucked away between Durango and Silverton along the San Juan Skyway, on the southern edge of the San Juan Mountains. One of Colorado’s most family-friendly and affordable ski resorts, Purgatory’s Power Kids season pass is the only pass in North America that grants free unlimited skiing, riding and lift-served mountain biking for all kids ages 12 and under, no blackout days or purchase required. Purgatory features 105 trails, 4 terrain parks, 11 lifts, and 1,605 skiable acres of steep tree skiing and wide-open cruisers; plus year-round family-friendly activities, lodging, retail, restaurants, bars, and signature events. Home to Colorado’s largest guided snowcat operation, Purgatory Snowcat Adventures covers 35,000 acres of rolling glades, wide open bowls, cliffs, chutes, gullies and trees. Visit Purgatory.ski.