Purgatory - The Durango Herald

Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed for 2025-26 season

Hope remains that one day lifts will resume spinning at local hill

DATE: Sep 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brian Buerger steps down as Durango Winter Sports Club freeride ski director

Coach says greatest joy is introducing kids to skiing and watching them grow

DATE: Sep 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned

Regulatory delays push construction to 2026; bike park expected to reopen next summer

DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort promised a new chairlift. Will it happen in time for ski season?

End of summer is approaching, construction has yet to begin

DATE: Aug 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sippy’s confidence level ‘quite high’ in Durango’s 2030 MTB world championships bid

UCI will announce 2030 world championship venue on Sept. 25

DATE: Aug 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Photos: Archers take aim

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

DATE: Jul 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Purgatory Resort welcomes nearly 5,000 visitors for Total Archery Challenge

Event expected to bring in $2.7 million in economic impact to La Plata County

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Why did Purgatory Resort owner donate so much in LPEA election?

James Coleman gave $20,000 to candidates in co-op board race

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort announces 2025 summer operations

Purgatory Resort kicks off summer on June 14

DATE: Jun 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Purgatory Resort to install new chairlift this summer

Additional trails to expand mountain’s advanced and expert terrain

DATE: Apr 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spring skiing? Maybe not in Durango

Above-average temperatures chip away at snowpack

DATE: Mar 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boy who fell from Purgatory Resort chairlift was not fully seated; lift never stopped

7-year-old skier airlifted to Mercy Hospital, then flown to Denver for further treatment

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge