Purgatory Resort — Winter Ski & Snow (2026-27) (Durango)

Purgatory Resort — Winter Ski & Snow (2026-27) in Durango: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Dynamic pricing — no fixed adult rate.

Address1 Skier Place, Durango, CO 81301

HoursSEASONAL — WINTER ONLY: Scheduled Opening Day Friday, November 20, 2026 per official Purgatory pages (checked 2026-11-05); the resort was NOT yet open for winter at the verification date, and summer activities had already ended. Winter season runs into spring 2027 (resort credits expire April 25, 2027 per official ticket policies). Daily lift hours were not published on the official lift-ticket page checked — confirm on purgatory.ski before visiting. Summer operations are a separate listing and do not run in winter.

PricesDynamic pricing — no fixed adult rate

Price notesOfficial: Purgatory uses dynamic, variable pricing tied to demand; prices rise closer to the ski day. Limited $9 tickets with $10 Purgatory Cash are advertised for select dates and eligible tickets must be purchased online at least 24 hours in advance; there is no official window rate and no half-day tickets (official Season Pass FAQ / lift-ticket page). Because pricing is dynamic, priceVal is null. Kids 12 and under ski free all season with the free Power Kids Pass, no blackout dates, per official pages.

Age notesFamily ski area about 25 miles north of downtown Durango. Official lift-ticket page: kids ages 12 and under ski FREE with a free Power Kids Pass (proof of age and signed waiver required). No lift product is offered for under-3s in the materials checked, so 0-2 is not tagged. Lessons and rentals are separate products (see official site).

BookingLift tickets are date-specific and bought online in advance (at least 24 hours ahead for Purgatory Cash-eligible tickets); passholders do not need reservations per official FAQ.

Suggested timeAbout 6 hours

AccessibilityNo adaptive, wheelchair, stroller or sensory program details were verified on the official pages checked 2026-11-05 — see report gaps.

ParkingResort base area at 1 Skier Place, about 25 miles north of Durango on US-550. Parking fees/availability were not stated on the official lift-ticket page checked.

Tickets & bookingAll ticket and rental purchases are non-refundable EXCEPT a 48-hour cancellation window immediately after purchase (before arrival; email to request). Up to 11:59pm the day before validity, an unused ticket may instead be exchanged for resort credit (usable for lift tickets, lessons, rentals and Purgatory-operated food/retail - not lodging). Exchanges are done online through the purchaser portal.

Age notesOfficial: 'Kids 12 and under always ski FREE!' - via the free Power Kids Pass; proof of age and a signed waiver are required. No blackout framing is published on the ticket page.

Seasonal notesRE-VERIFIED this pass on purgatory.ski: 'Our scheduled Opening Day is Friday, November 20th!' (2026) - the resort's own site styles it Winter 2026/2027. At the Nov 5 base check, summer activities were already closed ('Summer 2026 season has come to an end') and winter had not yet opened - the between-season gap is real. Winter 2026/27 resort credits expire April 25, 2027 (fine print).

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Purgatory Resort — Winter Ski & Snow (2026-27) — Durango, Colorado

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