December 19 Snow

News Release
December 19, 2006
Loryn Kasten
970-385-2131
lkasten@durangomountain.com

MORE THAN 2 FEET OF SNOW AT PURGATORY MOUNTAIN

Mountain is 99 percent open after huge storm dumps on resort

Durango, CO – Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort has one of the deepest snow bases in the state of Colorado after a huge storm dumped more than 2 feet of snow. With a 47-inch mid-mountain base depth and powder conditions, Purgatory is leading the pack in snowfall totals.

The storm began brewing on Sunday afternoon and dropped 8 inches by Monday morning. The bulk of the storm came Monday night into Tuesday with 17 inches falling in a 24-hour period. Snow continues to fall at the resort and forecasts are calling for an additional 5-9 inches of accumulation today and another 3-6 inches possible overnight and into tomorrow.

The storm came just in time for the opening of Chair 8 on the backside of the mountain. With the substantial snowfall accumulation mountain crews were able to open 83 of 85 trails and 9 of 10 chairlifts in a 24-hour window. Purgatory now features 100 percent of beginner and intermediate terrain open and 95 percent of advanced terrain open.

High resolution photographs and FTP footage of the epic skiing and snowboarding conditions are available by contacting Loryn Kasten at 970-385-2131 or lkasten@durangomountain.com.