Durango Mountain Resort
Durango, Colorado

Durango Mountain Resort has 2 terrain parks: Paradise Freestyle Arena and the Pitchfork Terrain Garden. Pitchfork is rated beginner to expert with 6 rails, a fun box, 5 hits and a halfpipe. Paradise is about 1/2 mile long and drops 600 feet. With longer rails, bigger jumps and a 450' halfpipe with 15' walls, Paradise is rated intermediate to expert. A lot of families enjoy the separate Snowcoaster Tubing Hill.

With high peaks on 3 sides and high desert to the south, Durango (also known as "Purgatory") has become a four-season resort. There is a full range of lodging options at Durango Mountain Resort: everything from slopeside deluxe king rooms and suites with panoramic views to remote studio condos and luxury mountain homes. The Lodge at Tamarron is 10 miles south, Cascade Village 2 miles north and Black Bear Townhomes right across US 550 from the resort entrance.

Snowmobiling, snowcat skiing and cross-country skiing are also available at Durango Mountain Resort. The base area features ski and snowboard retail and rental shops and several excellent restaurants. There is a shuttle service that runs regularly between downtown Durango and Durango Mountain Resort.