Purgatory Resort Kicks Off Snowmaking After First Snowfall

Purgatory Resort welcomed its first significant snowfall, with the combination of fresh snow and fall colors beautifully capturing the transition of the seasons.

Taking advantage of the early winter weather, Purgatory’s mountain operations team also kicked off snowmaking for the season, with the recent natural snowfall providing a solid head start. Snowmaking is currently underway on key trails, including Westfork, Limbo and El Diablo. Upper Demon is also seeing progress, with the new automated system installed during the 22-23 season being fully integrated to enhance coverage from top to bottom.

This winter, Purgatory Resort will be open daily from November 16, 2024, to April 13, 2025, with weekend operations through April 27, 2025. Lift tickets are now on sale starting at $9 on select dates. Guests are encouraged to buy tickets as soon as possible to secure the lowest rates on tickets for the upcoming season This season features a series of capital improvements and new initiatives designed to enhance the guest experience and make skiing more accessible for everyone. One of the most notable upgrades this season is the enhancement of the Hermosa Park Express Lift #3. As a crucial lift on the mountain, essential for transporting guests from the backside to the frontside, Lift #3 will be modernized with a low voltage safety control system. This upgrade will ensure the lift’s reliability for years to come, improving access to the popular backside trails.

In addition to the Lift #3 upgrade, Purgatory is expanding its retail footprint and will introduce four new pickup stations for online purchases. Guests will now be able to scan their purchase confirmation and head straight to the lifts within 30 seconds, bypassing the ticket office entirely.

The Village Market & Deli is also undergoing a complete renovation, introducing an all-new menu and atmosphere. The updated selection will feature local and NOSH (natural, organic, specialty and healthy) grocery items, while the Powderhouse Lodge will see another phase of improvements to its interior and exterior infrastructure, along with a new retro theme.

Building on the significant cleanup work in Poet’s Glade last year, the Trail Maintenance team has been hard at work improving other popular tree skiing zones on the mountain, including Who, Mark’s Park, When, What, Hoody’s, and McCormack’s Maze. These efforts, focused on removing deadfall and standing dead trees, reduce forest fuel loading and enhance skier safety by clearing snags and ground obstacles.

A cornerstone of Purgatory’s commitment to accessibility is Power Kids, the only season pass in North America that provides unlimited free skiing for kids aged 12 and under, with no purchase required and no blackout dates.

For more details about Purgatory Resort, including lift tickets, season passes and lodging, visit purgatory.ski.