Purgatory Resort

Purgatory
A view of the resort from the chairlift in the summer
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Location	La Plata County, Colorado, United States
Nearest major city	Durango, Colorado
Coordinates	37°37′47″N 107°48′52″W / 37.62972°N 107.81444°W / 37.62972; -107.81444
Vertical	2,029 ft (618 m)
Top elevation	10,822 ft (3,299 m)
Base elevation	8,793 ft (2,680 m)
Skiable area	1,650 acres (6.7 km2)
Trails	105 total 22% beginner 35% intermediate 43% advanced
Longest run	1.3 mi (2.1 km)[1]
Lift system	12 lifts: 1 high-speed six-person chairlift, 2 high-speed quad chairs, 3 triple chairs, 3 double chairs, 3 surface lifts
Lift capacity	15,000+ skiers/hr
Terrain parks	6
Snowfall	260 inches
Snowmaking	21%
Website	http://www.purgatoryresort.com/

Purgatory Resort is a ski resort located in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado, 25 miles (42 km) north of the town of Durango. Established in 1965, Purgatory offers 105 trails, including 5 terrain parks, over 1,500 skiable acres, and 12 lifts, including one six-person and two high speed quad lifts. Average annual snowfall is 260 inches per year, and artificial snow is produced on approximately one-fifth of the mountain. The elevation at the summit is 10,822 feet (3,299 m), with a vertical drop of 2,029 feet (618 m).