Purgatory Resort Announces Winter 2024 Holiday Festivities

Purgatory Resort announces a festive holiday event lineup, featuring family-friendly activities, signature on-mountain experiences and seasonal celebrations. Highlights include the Torchlight Parade and New Year’s Eve Fireworks, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and scenic snowcat tours offering panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains. The Village Plaza base area will serve as the center for entertainment, dining and festivities throughout the holiday season.

Purgatory 2024 Holiday Schedule

• Ugly Sweater Parade
  Date: December 22, 12:00–1:30 p.m.
  Skiers and riders are invited to show off their best (or worst) holiday sweaters during the Ugly Sweater Parade. Participants will meet at the base of Lift 1 at noon and ride up together for a group run. Prizes will be awarded for standout sweaters.
  
  
• Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit
  Date: December 22, 1:30–3:00 p.m.
  Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Coca-Cola Bear will visit Purgatory Resort to spread holiday cheer. Families can stop by the Beach area to meet Santa and share their Christmas wishes.
  
  
• Shred With Santa
  Date: December 24, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  Santa will hit the slopes on Christmas Eve, handing out gifts to guests throughout the day. Skiers and riders can use the Purgatory app or follow @skipurg on social media to track Santa’s location. Watch out for the Grinch, who may be on the mountain as well.
  
  
• Whiskey Tasting at Hoody’s
  Date: December 27, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
  Guests can enjoy a guided tasting of four premium whiskeys, including Woody Creek Straight Bourbon, TinCup Fourteener Bourbon, Distillery 291 Small Batch Bourbon, and Eagle Rare 10-Year Bourbon. A handcrafted cocktail will also be served. Tickets are $27, and space is limited to 30 participants.
  
  
• New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks
  Date: December 31, 6:00–6:30 p.m.
  Purgatory Resort will celebrate New Year’s Eve with its annual Torchlight Parade and fireworks display. Ski instructors and patrol members will descend the mountain with lit torches, followed by a fireworks show at the base area.
  
  
• New Year’s Eve Party at Purgy’s
  Date: December 31, 6:30–10:00 p.m.
  Following the Torchlight Parade and fireworks, guests can gather at Purgy’s for the New Year’s Eve Party. The celebration will include drinks, a cozy atmosphere, and music to ring in 2025.
  
  
• Scenic Snowcat Tours
  Dates: December 14–31, multiple daily departures
  Guests can enjoy panoramic mountain views with a scenic snowcat tour from Purgatory Snowcat Adventures. The experience begins with a chairlift ride up the Purgatory Village Express, followed by a relaxing snowcat ride through the surrounding landscape. Complimentary hot cocoa is included at the end of the trip. Tours depart at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. and last approximately two hours. Family-friendly; ages 3 and up are welcome.

This winter Purgatory Resort is open daily from November 16, 2024, through April 13, 2025, with weekend operations continuing Fridays through Sundays until April 27, 2025. For more information on lift tickets, season passes, and lodging, visit purgatory.ski.