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Purgatory Resort

The ski area 25 miles north of Durango on Highway 550 — lift-served alpine and snowboarding in the San Juans, on-mountain Nordic terrain, and the staging point for backcountry touring along the Coal Bank and Molas pass corridor.

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Alpine Skiing & Touring Access

Purgatory Resort

Winter season · lifts + San Juan touring access

Purgatory Resort, Hwy 550 north of Durango

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The closest lift-served skiing to Durango (25 miles north) and the staging area for backcountry touring along the Coal Bank and Molas pass corridor — carry avalanche gear, get training, and check the forecast.