GREAT DEAL
Book early and save big. The Purgatory Early Bird Package offers lodging and lift tickets from $59 per person/per night. Package is based on double occupancy, some restrictions apply. Call 800-982-6102 for information and reservations.

MOUNTAIN DINING
Take in amazing scenic views at the mountain top cafe, Backside Bistro; featuring regional cuisine, locally brewed beers and wine and 360 degrees of the San Juan Mountains. Reservations are recommended.

LESSONS
Ski and Snowboard School. Ski School: 3 years and up. Daycare: 2 months and up. Lessons: Alpine, snowboarding, telemark, advanced, women's clinics, snowbiking. Of Note: 3 to 4-year-olds are taught on special nordic skis that attach to their snowboots. And, the Snow Monsters live in Durango and make daily appearances on the hill. Contact: Ski School, 970.385.2149; Daycare, 970.247.9000 x5152.

FYI
The first phase of Purgatory Lodge will open this winter season with upgraded skier services and amenities, including a new ticket office, public restrooms, retail and rental outlets and more. Visit the new Purgy’s Day Lodge with extended beach area and outdoor seating. Following the Village upgrades, Purgatory is working on final approval for on-mountain improvements including a new high-speed quad in the Legends Area and new tree runs on the backside.

BIGGEST EVENT
SNOWDOWN: A weeklong winter festival featuring wild games, hilarious costumes and the huge Snowdown Parade on Main Street. This year’s theme is Snowdown in De Nile.

APRES SPOT
Saddle up slopeside with the locals at the new Purgy’s Day Lodge bar and sip on locally made beer from Ska and Steamworks. Or head to the Old Schoolhouse and get tips on the best spots for tomorrow from Purg Ski Patrol and Instructors.

ALTERNATE DAY
Give your legs a break and take a trip into history on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The winter train departs Durango and travels the same route miners and cowboys used over a century ago deep into the wilderness of the San Juan Mountains. www.durangotrain.com

SEASON - Nov. 26, 2008 to April 5, 2009

HOURS - 9am-4pm

ELEVATION
Peak - 10,822 ft.
Base - 8,793 ft.
Vertical Rise - 2,029 ft.

TERRAIN & SERVICES
Beginner 23% Intermediate 51% Advanced/Expert 26%
Skiable Acres 1,200 Number of Trails 85 Longest Trail 2.5 miles
Terrain Parks 2 Total Lifts 10

Avg Annual Snowfall - 260 inches
Avg Days of Sun per Year - 300 days

INFORMATION
970.247.9000 / 800.982.6102
Snow Report: 970.247.9000 x1
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LODGING | CENTRAL RESV
800.982.6102
www.durangomountainresort.com

ADDRESS
Durango Mountain
#1 Skier Place
Durango, CO 81301

MILES FROM DENVER - 330