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Just because ski season is over does not mean that there are not plenty of great activities to do on the mountain. Resorts offer several activities and events throughout the offseason which will keep you going to the mountain for fun. As summer kicks into full gear, Purgatory Resort in Colorado is sharing a new offering at its bike park.
Starting this July, Purgatory will host the Sunset Shred sessions exclusively on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., giving mountain bikers more time to explore some of Colorado’s best gravity flow trails. Purgatory’s bike park is renowned for its wide range of trails catering to all skill levels and serves as a gateway to over 400 miles of high alpine singletrack and backcountry trails in the San Juan Mountains.
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Purgatory’s bike park features a wide range of trails suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to competitive riders. The park serves as the gateway to more than 400 miles of high alpine singletrack and backcountry trails in the San Juan Mountains.
The Sunset Shred sessions are offered at a special rate, providing exceptional value during these exclusive Friday evenings. For $25, participants will receive three hours of lift-served mountain bike access from 4 pm to 7 pm, an offer equivalent to a half-day ticket, normally priced at $39.
The Sunset Shred sessions represent Purgatory’s commitment to enhancing the guest experience and making mountain biking more accessible. Notably, children aged 12 and under can take advantage of free unlimited mountain bike uplifts with the Power Kids pass, the only season pass in North America offering unlimited free skiing and mountain bike uplifts for kids, with no purchase necessary or blackout dates.
Sunset Shred Dates:
- Friday, July 5, from 4 pm – 7 pm
- Friday, July 12, from 4 pm – 7 pm
- Friday, July 19, from 4 pm – 7 pm
- Friday, July 26, from 4 pm – 7 pm
Regular daily lift-served access will continue from 10 am to 5 pm until August 18, followed by weekend operations, from August 23 – October 6 (Fridays through Sundays).
Beyond the bike park, Purgatory’s summer season is packed with signature events and family-friendly activities. For a complete mountain getaway, Purgatory offers a diverse range of lodging options, family-friendly activities, retail shops, restaurants, and bars.
Purgatory Resort, one of Colorado’s most family-friendly ski resorts, offers a year-round mountain experience after the snow melts. Purgatory continues to elevate summer on the mountain with family-friendly activities, the region’s only lift-served mountain bike park, and signature events. This summer Purgatory is scheduled to operate from 10 am to 5 pm daily through August 18 and on weekends starting August 23 to October 6 (Friday through Sunday).
Purgatory is tucked away between Durango and Silverton along the San Juan Skyway, on the southern edge of the San Juan Mountains. Purgatory’s Village Plaza base area is home to a vibrant collection of family-friendly attractions, lodging, retail shops, restaurants, and bars. In the summer, Purgatory offers a range of family-friendly attractions, including the Mountain Coaster, Alpine Slide, Treasure Panning, Twilight Lake Board & Boat, Scenic Chairlift Rides, and Off-Road Go-Kart Track. The 2024 summer lineup features Summer Brew, Carve Wars, Archery Fest, the Mushroom and Wine Dinner, San Juan Sessions with live music on Friday evenings, the returning Motorcycle Hill Climb, and national mountain bike events.
Purgatory’s bike park offers something for riders of all levels, from expert downhill trails to the fun and flowy Shangri-La beginner trail. Children ages 12 and under can enjoy free unlimited mountain bike uplifts with Power Kids, the only season pass in North America that offers unlimited free skiing and mountain bike uplifts for kids, with no purchase required or strings attached. Purgatory’s Bike Park serves as the gateway to over 400 miles of high alpine singletrack and backcountry trails in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.
For additional information about summer activities and the new Sunset Shred sessions, visit Purgatory’s website.
