Mountain StatsWinter Stats
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| Base Elevation: | 8,793’ (2,680m) |
| Summit Elevation: | 10,822’ (3,299m) |
| Vertical Drop: | 2,029’ (618m) |
| Skiable Area: | 1,200 acres (486 hectares) |
| Annual Snowfall: | 260” (660cm) |
| Snowmaking: | 21%/250 Acres |
| Number of Lifts: | 10 lifts |
| Uphill Lift Capacity | 15,050/hour |
| Types of Lifts: | 1 High Speed Six Person 1 High Speed Quad 4 Triple Chairlifts 3 Double Chairlifts 1 Magic Carpet |
| Number of Trails: | 85 Trails |
| Trail Ratings: | 23% Beginner 51% Intermediate 26% Advanced/Expert |
| Terrain Parks: | 2-Paradise Freestyle Arena Pitchfork Terrain Garden |
Dates and Times
| Opening Day: | November 27, 2008 |
| Closing Day: | April 5, 2009 |
| Hours of Operation: | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Half day starts at 12:30 pm |
Summer
Purgatory Mountain
| Base Elevation: | 8,793 ft (2,680m) |
| Summit Elevation: | 10,822 ft (3,299m) |
| Vertical Rise: | 2,029ft (618m) |
| Mountain Bike/Hiking Trails: | 50 + Miles |
| Average Sunny Days per Year: | 300 |
| Lifts: | 1 |
| Activities: | Alpine Slide Climbing Wall Mini-Gold Disc Golf Eurobungy Summer Chairlift Scenic Rides Mountain Biking |
| Area Activities: | Fly Fishing Kayaking White Water Rafting Train Rides Hot Springs Rock Climbing Mountain Biking Mesa Verde National Park |
| Village Restaurants: | Hoody’s Base Camp Mountain Market & Deli |
Dates and Times
| Opening Day | June 15, 2008 |
| Closing Day | September 1, 2008 |
| Hours of Operation | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Half day starts at 1:00 pm |
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