Purgatory Resort Gears Up For Winter 2023-24 Ski Season
Purgatory Resort, one of Colorado’s most family-friendly, affordable ski resorts, is pleased to announce lift tickets for the 2023-24 ski season are on sale now, with prices starting at $29. Purgatory's demand-based pricing represents an innovative strategy to manage the flow of visitors, enhance the overall skiing experience, and reward guests who plan ahead with the best deals.
"Our primary goal has always been to make skiing and snowboarding more accessible to everyone,” said Dave Rathbun, General Manager at Purgatory Resort. “By offering dynamic pricing, we're not only delivering a great value but also a more enjoyable skiing and riding experience.”
Purgatory Resort's 2023-24 ski season begins November 18, with capital improvements, resort animation, and exclusive discounts to enhance accessibility and enjoyment for passholders and guests.
2023-24 Season Highlights:
- Purgatory Joins Colorado GEMS: Purgatory Resort joins the Colorado Ski Country USA Gems program for the 2023-24 winter season. The Gems Card offers an affordable and flexible way to explore Colorado's hidden gem ski areas for an authentic skiing or snowboarding adventure free of crowds, lift lines and hassles.
- Capital Improvements: Significant investments have been made to enhance infrastructure and the resort experience for the 2023-24 ski season including Phase II upgrades at Dante’s Lodge and Powderhouse, the addition of a second winch cat to the grooming fleet, completion of parking lot expansions begun last year, and new equipment additions to the Rental Shop including Burton snowboards and adult and kids ski boots.
- Resort Animation: An array of new and exciting events and activities awaits visitors. From mountain coaster rides and snow tubing under the Columbine lights, to live music sessions on the ski beach, Purgatory promises an immersive experience beyond just skiing and riding.
- Special Promotions: Exclusive discounts and deals will be available for both passholders and destination guests, including:
Power Kids is the only pass in North America that grants unlimited free skiing for kids ages 12 and under, no purchase required or blackout dates.
Rewards like the Fun Fund offer a $20/day resort credit on advance purchase lift tickets during select time periods (holidays excluded). The credit can be used to purchase food and beverages, lessons and retail items offered by Resort-owned shops and restaurants.
Multi-day FLEX Lift Tickets offer 3 of 4, 4 of 5, or 5 of 7 days out on the slopes, and pick your FLEX/rest day(s) when you’re ready. Ski multiple days with a rest day of your choice, or use a day to enjoy one of the many activities found in and around Durango. Pricing is dynamic, so you can shop for the best dates and rates for your needs, the earlier you buy, the more you save.
This winter, Purgatory Resort is open daily from November 18 to April 7, 2024, and new this year, Friday through Sunday until April 21, 2024 (conditions permitting).
Stay tuned as Purgatory continues to announce events and news for winter 2023-24 at purgatory.ski.