Courtesy/Purgatory Resort
PURGATORY News:
DURANGO — Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Purgatory Resort recognized as the #23 Ski Resort in the USA.
Condé Nast Traveler received more than 757,000 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest running and most prestigious accolades from our readers, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners can be found here.
“We’re grateful for this recognition and for the guests who choose Purgatory year after year,” said Dave Rathbun, Purgatory Resort’s general manager. “Our goal is straightforward: give people the freedom to ski, including more time on snow, less time in lines, and make snow sports accessible for families.
Regarded as one of Colorado’s most family-friendly and affordable ski areas, Purgatory Resort will celebrate its 60th ski season beginning Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Daily operations are scheduled through April 5, 2026, with weekend operations continuing as conditions allow. Purgatory continues to invest in the guest experience heading into its 60th season, including improved snowmaking, affordable lift tickets, and free skiing for all kids ages 12 and younger.
The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue. For press inquiries, please contact: awards@condenasttraveler.com or theresa@treehousepr.com for Purgatory Resort.
About Purgatory Resort
Known as one of Colorado’s most family-friendly and best-value ski resorts, Purgatory is located on the southern edge of the San Juan Mountains between Durango and Silverton. The resort offers 107 trails, four terrain parks, 11 lifts, and 1,635 skiable acres ranging from steep tree skiing to wide-open cruisers, plus year-round activities, lodging, dining, and signature events. Home to Colorado’s largest guided snowcat operation, Purgatory Snowcat Adventures spans 35,000 acres of glades, bowls, cliffs, chutes, gullies and trees. Purgatory was named the No. 1 ski area for beginners in North America by OnTheSnow.com in the 2024–2025 Visitors’ Choice Awards. For more information, visit Purgatory.ski.