The 2016 Hesperus Ski Swap will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango, Colorado.
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Opening Day is Nigh!
Opening day at Purgatory Resort and other Durango ski resorts, including Hesperus and Wolf Creek, is just around the corner!
5 feet of snow at Durango’s Purgatory Mountain Ski Resort
Thats right, five feet of beautiful fresh powder has found it’s way onto Durango’s favorite ski resort, Purgatory Mountain. As we are approaching the end of this… Read more “5 feet of snow at Durango’s Purgatory Mountain Ski Resort”
Ski Durango, Purgatory Mountain now open!
Purgatory Mountain kicked of it’s 50th season on November 21, 2015. Here is a brief history and introduction to this hidden gem located in Southwestern Colorado. History… Read more “Ski Durango, Purgatory Mountain now open!”
Ladies, Learn to Snowboard in Durango
Listen up, ladies! Who wants to learn how to snowboard? You do? Well, you have great timing because this weekend is the SheRide Snowboarding Camp at Durango Mountain Resort, aka Purgatory. The all-women’s snowboard clinic is perfect for all levels, and instructors coach students on the first day of the workshop, which starts Friday, Jan. 24, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 26. Participants can sign up for one, two, or all three days. On the last day of camp, SheRiders will join in a group victory ride.
Beginners will get all the coaching and encouragement they need from instructors, while advanced boarders will benefit from more in-depth instruction and tips on their riding stance and skills using video movement analysis. SheRide helps women work on carving, bumps, jumps, park, switch, and speed.
SheRide’s coaches share “two common characteristics: the love of riding and a passionate dedication to helping other women achieve their riding goals while having a great time,” according to the SheRide website.
SheRide instructors don’t limit themselves to snowboarding. The organization is dedicated to offering all-women’s clinics to teach women all sorts of sports, including mountain biking, horse riding, kayaking and even standup paddleboarding.
To sign up for the Durango camp, register online. SheRide will also offer a snowboarding clinic Feb. 21-23 at Snowboard Ski Resort in Utah.
While you’re in town to learn how to snowboard, stay with us at the Durango Quality Inn. Our hotel is a short, straight shot south of Durango Mountain Resort, so be sure to book your room with us today!
Opening Day at Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory)
Friday’s a big day, guys. Like totally big. No, not because it’s Black Friday. Pffft. More like “Black Run Day” at Durango Mountain Resort! Opening day is… Read more “Opening Day at Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory)”
Hesperus Ski Patrol’s 50th annual Ski Swap
Say “Colorado” and “skiing” in the same sentence, and many people think of the ski resorts lining Interstate 70: Vail. Aspen. Keystone. Beaver Creek. Blah, blah, blah.… Read more “Hesperus Ski Patrol’s 50th annual Ski Swap”
Strap on your skis (and snowboards) at Durango Mountain Resort
Durango’s recent — and early — snowstorm is a great reminder that ski season is just around the corner. Durango Mountain Resort, formerly known as Purgatory, will… Read more “Strap on your skis (and snowboards) at Durango Mountain Resort”