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Purgatory Alpine Slide – Durango

Durango Alpine Slide
Two race down the Durango Alpine Slide.

In the summer, Durango’s Purgatory Resort features two alpine slides, approximately 2,300 feet in length. You take a chair lift up and race down the mountain.

The resort also features a lot of other entertaining attractions, including a zip line, mountain bike park, and climbing wall. Enjoy your journey more than a half mile down Purg’s summer slope. Purchase single tickets for the alpine slide, or a Total Adventure Ticket, which grants inclusive access to the resorts other summer activities.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 3 years old and 36 inches tall to ride with adult.
  • Must be at least 6 years old and 42 inches tall to ride solo.
  • Closed toe shoes recommended.

Other Summer Activities at Purgatory

  • Alpine Slide
  • Purgatory Plunge Zipline
  • Scenic Chairlift Rides
  • Mountain Bike Uplift
  • Miniature Golf
  • Sky Hike Adventure Family Ropes Course
  • Water Runners
  • Bungee Trampoline
  • Climbing Wall
  • Mechanical Bull
  • Durango Mining Company
  • Gyro Chair
Durango Alpine Slide Winter
Heading up the chairlift over the alpine slides.
Durango Alpine Slide
Winter snow covers the alpine slide.
Purgatory Plunge Zipline
Purgatory Plunge Zipline at the base.

Details

Address: 1 Skier Place, Durango, CO 81301

Phone: 970-385-2168

Season: Summer

Hours: 9am-5pm

Website: purgatoryresort.com

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