The 501(c)(3) (founded 1952) that runs the Durango Nordic Center north of Purgatory — 25-plus km of groomed skate-and-classic trails and 6 km of snowshoe trails, with daily lessons, clinics, and youth and adult programs.
Groomed all winter · 25+ km skate & classic
Durango Nordic Center, north of Purgatory (Hwy 550)
The largest Nordic facility in La Plata and San Juan counties — 25-plus km of groomed skate-and-classic trails and 6 km of snowshoe trails, with rentals on site. Check conditions and trail-pass details before heading up.
Sun–Fri 10:30am/12:00/1:30pm · Sat 10:30–1:30
Durango Nordic Center, north of Purgatory (Hwy 550)
Group lessons run daily through the season — Sunday–Friday at 10:30am, noon, and 1:30pm, and Saturdays at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, and 1:30pm. Private lessons and clinics also available; confirm before driving up.