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Purgatory Resort in Colorado announces its 2024-25 winter operating schedule. Lift tickets, starting at just $9 on select dates, are on sale as of 12 p.m. today. Purgatory’s demand-based pricing model means lift ticket prices will rise as demand increases, so planning ahead and purchasing early is key to securing the best deals.
This season, Purgatory announces several upgrades across the resort, including enhancements to the Hermosa Park Express Lift #3 and the expansion of Purgatory’s retail footprint. Purgatory is also thrilled to continue offering the Power Kids pass, which gives kids 12 and under unlimited free skiing with no blackout dates.
Durango, CO — [September 3, 2024] — Purgatory Resort, one of Colorado’s most family-friendly and affordable ski resorts, is excited to unveil its 2024-25 winter operating schedule. This winter, Purgatory Resort will be open daily from November 16, 2024, to April 13, 2025, with weekend operations continuing Friday through Sunday until April 27, 2025.
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This season features a series of capital improvements and new initiatives designed to enhance the guest experience and make skiing more accessible for everyone. One of the most notable upgrades this season is the enhancement of the Hermosa Park Express Lift #3. As a crucial lift on the mountain, essential for transporting guests from the backside to the front side, Lift #3 will be modernized with a low-voltage safety control system. This upgrade will ensure the lift’s reliability for years to come, improving access to the popular backside trails.
In addition to the Lift #3 upgrade, Purgatory is expanding its retail footprint and will introduce four new pickup stations for online purchases. Guests will now be able to scan their purchase confirmation and head straight to the lifts within 30 seconds, bypassing the ticket office entirely.
The Village Market & Deli is also undergoing a complete renovation, introducing an all-new menu and atmosphere. The updated selection will feature local and NOSH (natural, organic, specialty and healthy) grocery items, while the Powderhouse Lodge will see another phase of improvements to its interior and exterior infrastructure, along with a new retro theme.
Building on the significant cleanup work in Poet’s Glade last year, the Trail Maintenance team has been hard at work improving other popular tree skiing zones on the mountain, including Who, Mark’s Park, When, What, Hoody’s, and McCormack’s Maze. These efforts, focused on removing deadfall and standing dead trees, reduce forest fuel loading and enhance skier safety by clearing snags and ground obstacles.
A cornerstone of Purgatory’s commitment to accessibility is Power Kids, the only season pass in North America that provides unlimited free skiing for kids aged 12 and under, with no purchase required and no blackout dates.
Tickets for the 2024-25 season are now on sale, providing guests with the opportunity to secure the best deals through Purgatory’s demand-based pricing strategy. This dynamic model adjusts ticket prices in real-time based on demand, rewarding those who purchase early with the lowest prices available. Guests are encouraged to buy tickets as soon as possible to take advantage of these savings. Tickets are available at purgatory.ski.
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 best-value 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 107 trails, 4 terrain parks, 11 lifts, 1,607 skiable acres of steep tree skiing, wide-open cruisers, 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.
For more information, visit Purgatory’s website.
