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Next 10 weeksQuietest weeks ahead: 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
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Skiing in Purgatory Resort
Purgatory Resort is a mid-sized ski resort in Colorado, United States with 68 km of slopes and 14 lifts. The skiing runs from 2,696 m up to 3,291 m, a vertical drop of 595 m. A summit this high usually helps keep the snow reliable.
The mapped slopes are 24% easy, 51% intermediate and 25% advanced. That gives a balanced mix for mixed-ability groups.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), about 35 km away in a straight line. The nearest major airport is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), about 305 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
Questions about Purgatory Resort
How much snow does Purgatory Resort have?
Right now the weather models show 3 cm of snow on the ground, 0 cm new in the last 3 days and 41 cm forecast for the next 7 days. The resort's own report may differ, as these figures don't include snowmaking or grooming.
How big is Purgatory Resort?
Purgatory Resort has 68 km of slopes and 14 lifts.
How high is Purgatory Resort?
The skiing runs from 2,696 m up to 3,291 m, a vertical drop of 595 m. A summit this high usually helps keep the snow reliable.
Is Purgatory Resort good for beginners?
24% of the mapped slopes are easy. That gives a balanced mix for mixed-ability groups.
What is the nearest airport to Purgatory Resort?
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), about 35 km away in a straight line. The nearest major airport is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), about 305 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
Ski resorts near Purgatory Resort
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- Telluride Ski Area33 km away · 101 km of slopes2.0
- Vallecito Nordic Ski Club37 km away · 13 km of slopes1.0
- Ironton Park Cross-Country Ski Area38 km away · 7 km of slopes1.0
- Chapman Hill Recreation Area38 km away1.0
- Hesperus Ski Area41 km away · 8 km of slopes1.0
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