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Purgatory - US ski resort. Ski area from 2,680 to 3,299 m; 618 m vertical drop; 11 lifts. Trail map, weather and snowfall.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Purgatory, United States
3,299 м
top
619 м
Vertical drop
2,680 м
base
Lifts
11
Vertical drop
619 м
Trails by difficulty - 121.3 km total
Easy16.1 км · 13 %
Intermediate77.3 км · 64 %
Difficult27.9 км · 23 %
Data verified on 2 August 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Purgatory- a small ski resort in Colorado (United States). The ski area mainly consists of intermediate pistes - a profile suited to most skiers.

Good to know

The ski area rises from 2,680 to 3,299 m, with a vertical drop of 618 m. The vertical drop is enough for long runs with noticeable changes in terrain. The upper pistes are high up, so the snow lasts longer than on the neighbouring lower slopes. The season usually runs from 27 November to 28 March.

Pistes by difficulty

The resort has 16 km of easy, 77 km of intermediate, 15 km of difficult and 13 km of expert pistes. A total of 107 pistes are marked.

Snowparks

The resort's snowpark includes a beginner line. According to the resort's official website.

Features

Guests are carried uphill by 11 lifts. One webcam is installed on the slopes, showing the weather and piste crowding.

Maps

Purgatory ski resort trail map

Video

Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
(970) 385-2168
Coordinates
37.62924, -107.81548
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
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Typical season
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Season
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Purgatory

Mid · 2 990 м

Updated at 07:24

+6°Clearfeels like +6°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind4 km/hMET
Snow line3 900 мCALC

Average monthly snowfall at Purgatory

Snowiest month:March- 99 cm
116Jan9 days
130Feb8 days
99Mar8 days
18Apr2 days
33Nov3 days
138Dec10 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

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Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.
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