Courtesy/Purgatory
PURGATORY News:
DURANGO, CO — Purgatory Resort announces a new event series for the 2023 ski season.
The Helluva Weekend is a celebration of mountain culture in Southwest Colorado, set in the stunning San Juan Mountain. Events and activities include a Balloon Night Glow, an Alpenglow Snowshoe tour, live music, fireworks, and family-friendly activities on the mountain.
“So far, it’s been a helluva season, and we have a lot to celebrate this winter,” Purgatory General Manager said, Dave Rathbun. “This event brings together locals and visitors, and furthers our commitment to creating new events that provide a memorable experience for locals, visitors and passholders.”
Helluva Weekend Schedule of Events, March 2-5:
Thursday, March 2:
- Alpenglow Snowshoe + Charcuterie takes aprés ski to new heights, featuring a sunset snowshoe tour followed by appetizers and libations at the Powderhouse 3-7 p.m. Tickets cost $70 per person.
- Drew Emmitt, of Leftover Salmon, and Friends will jam bluegrass tunes on the beach in front of Purgy’s from 4-6 p.m.
Friday, March 3:
- Alpenglow Snowshoe + Charcuterie tour will be offered again from 3-7 p.m.
- Balloon Glow from 3-6 p.m, where spectators will see a hot air balloon light up the Village Plaza base area accompanied by live music.
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- The Sweet Lillies will heat up The Beach with a high-energy bluegrass performance from 4-9 p.m. during the balloon glow.
- Night tubing will be offered from 3-6 p.m. The mountain coaster will also be available from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 4:
- Uncle Clyde’s Run & Slide at the Tubing Hill from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The whackiest relay race in Durango, most laps wins! $40 per person, pre-registration is recommended.
- Night tubing will be available from 3-6 p.m. The mountain coaster will also operate from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Coors Light Party – enter to win giveaways at Paradise Pizzeria from 3-4 p.m.
- Fireworks display- celebrate Saturday night by lighting up the base area with a spectacular fireworks show at 6 p.m.
Paradise Pizzeria and the Bear Bar will also have food and drink specials throughout the weekend.
Visit Purgatory.ski for a full list of events, tickets and lodging deals.
About Purgatory
Purgatory is tucked away between Durango and Silverton along the San Juan Skyway, on the southern edge of the San Juan Mountains. One of Colorado’s most family-friendly and affordable ski resorts, Purgatory’s Power Kids season pass is the only pass in North America that grants free unlimited skiing, riding and lift-served mountain biking for all kids ages 12 and under, no blackout days or purchase required. Purgatory features 105 trails, 4 terrain parks, 11 lifts, and 1,605 skiable acres of steep tree skiing and wide-open cruisers; plus year-round family-friendly activities, lodging, retail, restaurants, bars, and signature events. Home to Colorado’s largest guided snowcat operation, Purgatory Snowcat Adventures covers 35,000 acres of rolling glades, wide open bowls, cliffs, chutes, gullies and trees. Visit Purgatory.ski.