Family Adventures abound at DMR

News Release
December 27, 2004
Loryn Kasten
970-247-9000 x237
lkasten@durangomountain.com

FAMILY ADVENTURE ABOUND AT DMR

Durango, CO - Deep in the San Juan Mountains is the perfect destination for a family vacation complete with adventure, education and excitement. A trip to Durango Mountain Resort and the town of Durango, Colorado offers something for every member of the family from youngest to oldest, whether they are seeking a thrilling action packed time, or a relaxing vacation away from it all.

Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort offers 1200 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain for every age and ability. With 85 unique trails to choose from, each member of the family will be satisfied on the hill; and the resort's legendary benched terrain is perfect for those learning to navigate the mountain for the first time. The Columbine Beginner's Area features trails and lifts for the first time skier and snowboarder, allowing them to adapt to their new activity, while the backside features bumps, jumps and steeps for the adrenaline junkie. The Paradise Freestyle Arena features 10 consecutive hits and the newly designed Halfpipe for the youngsters who want to go big; and the Pitchfork Terrain Garden is the prime spot to make your first moves in the park.

Off the slopes, Purgatory provides family entertainment with activities including the Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobile tours. The whole family can enjoy nighttime activities ranging from the SnowCoaster tubing hill, with three lanes and a surface lift, to Buck's Dinner Sleigh rides, which include a tour of the San Juan Mountains in a sleigh and dinner at Buck's Cabin.

In town enjoy a relaxing soak in natural hot springs, or a massage from Trimble Hot Springs. Round out your family vacation with a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad by following the same historic tracks miners and cowboys used over a century ago, deep into the Weminiche Wilderness for breathtaking views and an exciting ride. Just 30 minutes to the west of Durango is Mesa Verde National Park, one of the four corners most treasured attractions. Tour the cliff dwelling of the Anasazi, ancestral Puebloan Indians who inhabited these hills until their culture mysteriously disappeared around 600 A.D.

With activities to entertain kids from 1-100, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort is the prime spot for family vacationers. The resort has many special packages designed specifically for families including the Kids Ski/Ride FREE package. Stay four nights at DMR properties, ski four days and the kid's lift tickets are free, from just $620 per family. Based on two adults and two children under 12. For more information on the resort or to make reservations for your family call 800-982-6102.

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