The ski mountain at Purgatory Resort.
The mountains top elevation is 10,822 feet,
and the base 8,793 feet. Purgatory
mountain receives an average of 20 feet of
powder during ski season, and 260 inches
of annual snow. A snow-making system
covers almost 80% of the ski terrain
ensuring great snow a well as over 300 days
a year of Sunshine!  There are great runs for
all levels of skiing, 23% beginner, 51%
intermediate and  Over 25% of the ski runs
are advanced and Xprt for the adventure
seekers.

In addition to skiing, there are sleigh rides,
snow mobile tours,ski biking,
snow-shoeing, alpine sledding,snow
boarding, ski races, yoga & cooking classes
(Durango Mountain Institute), ski beach,
special events & more opportunities to
enjoy on the mountain.

The mountain night life is pleasantly
mellow, but not to fret. The hopping
down-town Durango restaurant & music
scene is an easy 30 minutes drive if
you have any energy left after playing in
the snow (shuttles available from DMR
reasonably with advance request)! On the
mountan Sow's Ear, Old School House
Cafe and Pizza, Creekside Italian.
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Dream Views II
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Spacious Town-home
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Home Questions At A Glance:
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What is Maximum
Home Occupancy?
Please note our Seasonal
Rates offer savings based
on # of guests using home.
Our home is designed to accommodate
(8) up to 6 adults + 2 children 14 or under.
Maximum is based on rate and includes
children, infants and approved pet (s)
Our home is designed to accommodate
(8) up to 6 adults + 2 children 14 or under.
Maximum is based on rate and includes
children, infants and approved pet (s)
Our home is designed to accommodate
(8) up to 6 adults + 2 children 14 or under.
Maximum is based on rate and includes
children, infants and approved pet (s)
If 5 are young children, we can sleep 9-Ask.
Are Pets Permitted?
With pet fee & prior approval. Max of 2 dogs,
no cats. Guests agree that pets are not
permitted on furniture nor beds. Pet bed
and water bowls provided.
With pet fee prior approval. Max of 2 dogs,
no cats. Guests agree that pets are not
permitted on furniture nor beds. Pet bed
and water bowls provided.
With pet fee & prior approval. *Doggies must
be leashed at all times on SP property*. Max of
2 dogs, no cats. Guests agree that pets
are not permitted on furniture nor beds.
EXTERIOR & AMENITY FAQ'S
How close is your
condo to the ski lifts?
Just 3-4 minute walk to high speed ski lifts,
plaza,pool. Access lifts, ski beach &
ski school by walking left up Sheol St to the
bridge, or through the plaza. Our building is
directly across from Purgatory lodge.
Ski In/ Ski out!  (SEE HERE) Pop on your skis at
our courtyard and ski down to transfer lift, or
cross over Sheol st., and scoot to 6 pack lift,
ski beach, plaza and ski school.
Building is right next to bridge - ski tunnel.
1 short mile (a 2-3 min. drive North) to
Purgatory's lower lot free ski parking.
Walk across street, ticket at bunny slopes and
ride up the Graduate transfer lift,
or ride free shuttle up to main plaza. Silverpick
is less than 1/2 the driving
distance of Cascade to the resort.
Are pool, hot tub or
fitness center available?
Pool, Hot tub, Fitness Open 10am-9PM daily.
8% fee incl. on tax line is paid to DMMA
for Resort Fee & Amenities use.
DMMA not available. Gorgeous 2 pn Jacuzzi
tub remodeled in 2015. Pay-per-day pools
available at Durango Rec Center,
Tamarron & Trimble Hot Springs
Community Hot Tub.
Are there Mountain
Views to Enjoy?
Gorgeous views of  14,000ft + Needles
Mountain Range from much of the living level.
Mountain views are interspersed with pines.
No buildings in front of ours!  Faces sunrise.
In spring, fall and parts of summer,the 50+ FT
waterfall beside our deck and patio creates
a wonderful ambiance.
The San Suan Mountains look so close, it
almost feels like you could reach out and
touch them. No buildings in front of ours!
Truly breathtaking vistas face the evening
Alpen Glow. From the balcony doors, patio and
balcony, you can watch skiers pass by skiing
on the Columbine bunny slopes.
Pillow-top views of Missionary Ridge
& Weminuche Wilderness from the king bed.
Pillow-top views of the Hermosa Cliffs
and aspen forest colors from the Queen
Bedroom. From the Deck, enjoy Needles
Mountain views to the N & Missionary Ridge
Views to the S. Missionary Ridge can also
be seen from sofa by glass sliders, and the
Needles Mountain from the leather sofa.
Is This condo a
Corner Unit?
Yes with windows on the front and left side.
The  front faces Needles Mountains.
The side windows face the waterfall &
pines in direction of Peregrine
Yes, with windows on the front and left side.  
The front faces the San Juan mountains &
overlooks the bunny slopes below. The Side
faces grassy open area, mountains &
East Rim "C" bldg.
Not corner, Yes to front & back windows!
Front faces Silverpick Lodge, missionary ridge
& Needles Mountains. Back faces stunning
Hermosa Cliffs & Aspen forest.
Exterior
Photos:
Do we have our own
exterior entrance?
Yes, in  A building covered courtyard
Yes, in D building covered courtyard
yes, on your own covered porch entry
Are there stairs
to the building?
Yes, approx.  12 stairs with hand rails from
street level down to building courtyard
yes, approx.  8 stairs with handrails from
street level down to courtyard
1 step up to porch from street level. 4 tiled
steps down into entry with handrail.
Are there stairs
inside the unit?
Yes, traditional width carpeted stairs from
upstairs living floor to downstairs bedrooms
Yes, carpeted winder stairs from upstairs
living floor to downstairs bedrooms
Yes, traditional carpeted stairs from
downstairs living floor to upstairs bedrooms
Is the entrance on the
ground floor?
Yes, 2 levels wood floors, carpeted stairs
Enter to Living room level
bedrooms downstairs
Yes, 2 levels wood floors, carpeted stairs
Enter to Living room level
bedrooms downstairs
Yes, 2 levels wood floors, carpeted stairs
Enter to Living room level
bedrooms upstairs
Are there designated
parking spots?
1 pass parking in front of building, others in
open park
1 pass parking in front of building, others in
open park
2 spaces in front of our door and private
garage
Trailors Permitted?
In open Parking, Bring lock
In open parking, bring lock
Not permitted in SP Village
Ski Locker?
Yes, in covered courtyard
Yes, in covered courtyard
Ski Rack in entry holds 5 prs
Main floor Balcony/
Deck?
Balcony overlooks Needles mountains and
pines, seats 6
Balcony overlooks mountains, Lake & Bunny
Slopes, Seats 4.
This balcony railing has toddler safe spacing
Deck faces Lodge, but has Missionary ridge
and Needles views, seats 8
Gas Grill?
yes, propane provided
yes, propane provided
yes, propane provided
Downstairs Patio?
Patio beneath balcony has swing & seats 6
Patio beneath balcony seats 4+
Deck seats up to 8 with Gas BBQ
Is there open/ Green
Space around building
for children to play
or to walk a dog?
Corner Unit is on the very front left
mountain facing side right next to the
waterfall!  Enjoy the back patio with  a
love-seat swing and seating for 4; young
children need to be supervised due to
steepness of waterfall just meters from the
patio. There is green space between our
building and B building, and a path between
our building & the waterfall and pines.
Corner Unit is on the very front left
mountain facing side overlooking the bunny
slopes. A Generous size patio overlooking
sweeping mountain views is surrounded with
lots of green area for playing in summer and
fall, and snow man building in winter!  In
summer enjoy Marmot, chipmunks, humming
birds and songbirds.
Pull up to 2 parking spots right in front of
the door (on opposite side shown) . Behind the
parking is a large bluff leading into the Aspen
forest with tons of  trails labeled both for
walking & more intense hikes. The bluff works
for building snowmen in winter, & frisbee and
kids boulder climbing in summer.  
Wood Fireplace?
Wood fireplace, Aspen provided. bring starters
Wood fireplace, Aspen provided, bring starters
wood fireplace, Aspen provided, bring starters
Washer & Dryer?
Yes, full size front loading,
bring liquid HE detergent only
Yes, full size front loading,
bring liquid HE detergent only
Yes, full size front loading
bring liquid HE detergent only
TV's? (All flat screens)
1 in LR, 1 in BR
1 in LR, 2 in BR's
1 in LR (HD), 3 in BR's
Satellite or cable?
Satellite
Cable
Satellite
Graco Pack & Play,
Fisherprice Strap on
booster with tray & child
gate available?
yes, bring linens for pack n play
yes, bring linens for pack n play
yes, bring linens for pack n play
INTERIORS,  BEDROOMS, Bedroom Views
Bedrooms:
  Dream Views I
Slope Side by the Waterfall
Dream Views II
Ski In Ski Out, Year-round views!
Silverpick Romance
Spacious Town-Home
# Bedrooms Total
2 private + 1 bunk alcove
2 private + 1 bunk room
2 private + 1 bunk loft
# of Private Bedrooms
2 private: Both Queen
2 private: 1 King, 1 Queen
2 private: 1 King, 1 Queen
Bedroom #3" in all 3
locations is semi-private
bunk bed space
Twin bunk bed alcove opens at foot of the
stairwell. Must pass through to access
bedrooms & downstairs bath. Has pine view
window, dresser and hall/closet.
Approx 9' X 10'.
Full/twin bunk bed room opens at foot of the
stairwell. Must pass through to access
bedrooms & 3 downstairs baths. Has window,
and large armoire. Approx 11'X12'
1 Loft with twin bunk bed. Must pass through
Queen BR, up US code spiral wood/white
stairs to L shaped loft. Beds are at end of
150SF "L", can not see down into queen room
from beds area. Window, dresser.
Are Linens Provided?
Yes. All main beds will be made with
clean linens, sofa bed linens are in closet
or armoire. Soft, fluffy towels provided,
as well as kitchen dishtowels and dish cloths.
Please bring personal cloths for makeup
removal. Approved pets must bring their own
towels for feet and drying off.
Yes. All main beds will be made with
clean linens, sofa bed linens are in closet
or armoire. Soft, fluffy towels provided,
as well as kitchen dishtowels and dish cloths.
Please bring personal cloths for makeup
removal. Approved pets must bring their own
towels for feet and drying off.
Yes. All main beds will be made with
clean linens, sofa bed linens are in closet
or armoire. Soft, fluffy towels provided,
as well as kitchen dishtowels and dish cloths.
Please bring personal cloths for makeup
removal. Approved pets must bring their own
towels for feet and drying off.
Bedroom #1 "Master"
Lay in bed next to a full window wall.
Gaze out at pines & 1400ft Needles
mountains while snuggling. Glass door opens
to a patio with love-seat wing. Stunning Views,
luxe RL bedding& shimmering curtains set the
tone for romance! New Tempur-pedic luxury
mattress. Room does not have a TV
so you can concentrate on each other:)
Master features 2  gorgeous
crystal & iron drum chandeliers. A
King Tempur-pedic luxury mattress is
layered with velvet & silk Pottery Barn & RL
bedding. The ceiling is pearlescent, & walls RL
suede paint.  New Flat screen TV
& pocket door powder room with large 4
section armoire. Tall, narrow window has
peeks at the mountains & lake.   
King canopy bed with linen texture sheers will
meet all her visions of romance (at least this
Mommy's, ha ha). Snuggle to pillow top views
in luxurious RL bedding on a Hotel collection
feather pillow topper and down pillows. Walk
in closet, attached bathroom with tub,  
flatscreen TV & loveseat that becomes a twin
sleeper for toddlers.
Bedroom # 2 Guest
A compact yet beautiful retreat with
entry, walk in closet with cherry
shelving and beautiful wood floors.
Luxury Stearns & Foster mattress,
Pottery Barn bedding and curtains.
A tall narrow window offers a peek at the
mountains and lake. Flat screen TV, reclaimed
wood cabinet, antique chair.
WOW! Mountain VIEWS! If you are looking for
possibly the best bedroom views on the
mountain to wake up to, or snuggle to Alpen
Glow, look no further. From bed, look straight
out patio doors to stunning full mountain
vistas. Pottery barn bedding, flat screen TV,
armoire.
This whimsical bedroom does not
shirk on views or romance!
From the pillow top, gaze out at the awesome
Hermosa Cliffs and a full Aspen forest.
Gorgeous wood floors, walk in closet, flat
screen TV, attached bathroom with shower.
Stairs to loft are in this bedroom.
Sleeper Sofas?
Yes, 1 Queen lane in front of the Living room
sliding door views
Yes, 1 AIR Bed Queen Sleeper in front of the
living room views
Yes TWO (2) Queen sleepers in living room & 1
twin in master
BATHROOMS
Bathrooms:
# of Bathrooms?
2 fully renovated travertine bathrooms
= 2 toilets + 2 vanities
2 powder rooms, 1 full bathroom,
1 travertine jacuzzi room,
All faucets, lighting & vanities upgraded
.
= 3 toilets + 3 vanities.
1 full with tub, 2nd full bathroom shower only,
1 powder room All faucets & lighting
upgraded, dual granite vanity in master.
= 3 toilets + 3 vanities.
Location of Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom Upstairs and
1 Full Bathroom Downstairs
1 full bathroom upstairs,
2 powder rooms + jacuzzi room downstairs
1 full bathroom w/ tub upstairs, 1 full bathroom
with shower upstairs,
1 powder room downstairs
Jacuzzi tub?
Oversize Jacuzzi for two
Kohler Corner Jacuzzi for 2
standard tub only
FLOORS and CEILING HEIGHTS
HOME FLOORS
Upstairs and downstairs Bruce exotics wood,
kitchen and bathrooms slate and travertine.
Stairs only are carpeted.
Upstairs and downstairs gorgeous rustic
wood-look Allen + Roth laminate. Bathrooms
tile, stairs only are carpeted.
Downstairs all tile, upstairs main bedrooms
beautiful warm wood, loft and stairs up to
bedrooms are carpeted.
Ceiling Heights
Standard 8' all of upstairs, most of downstairs
minus beam areas
Standard 8' all of upstairs, most of downstairs
minus beam areas
Approx.  9' downstairs, approximately 18'
vaulted upstairs in bedrooms
KITCHEN QUESTIONS
Kitchen
FAQ's:
  DREAM VIEWS I
Slope Side by the Waterfall
DREAM VIEWS II
Ski In Ski Out
SILVERPICK ROMANCE
Spacious Town-Home
Full size kitchen
Appliances?
yes
yes
yes
Stove type?
electric
electric
electric
baking dishes? At least 1
muffin pan, cookie
sheet, cake pan, loaf
pan, pizza pan
yes
yes
yes
crock pot & toaster?
yes
yes
yes
coffee maker?
Keurig and reusable pods & Cuisinart
coffee maker with filter
Keurig and reusable pods &
Cuisinart coffee maker with filter
Cuisinart with Gold filter
Pots, pans, knives, pyrex
storage?
yes
yes
yes
dinner ware set and
serving ware
yes
yes
yes
Is there a dishwasher?
Is Dish soap Provided?
We do have a dishwasher. We provide
Powerballs for the dw, dish soap, a dish scrub
brush and a new sponge for each arrival.
 
We do have a dishwasher. We provide
Powerballs for the dw, dish soap, a dish scrub
brush and a new sponge for each arrival.
 
We do have a dishwasher. We provide
Powerballs for the dw, dish soap, a dish scrub
brush and a new sponge for each arrival.
 
disposibles provided?
We provide 1 full roll of paper towels.
Guests need to bring  foil, saran wrap,
sandwich bags & paper-towels if desired.
no
We provide 1 full roll of paper towels.
Guests need to bring  foil, saran wrap,
sandwich bags & paper-towels if desired.
no
We provide 1 full roll of paper towels.
Guests need to bring  foil, saran wrap,
sandwich bags & paper-towels if desired.
cooking spices stocked?
yes
yes
yes
 
 
 
 
We're passionate about offering uniquely romantic Durango, CO  accommodations.
Choose from our 3 lovingly decorated Vacation Home Rentals at Purgatory Resort:
Durango Mountain Summer
Summer on Durango Mountain at
Purgatory Resort is...chair lifts
running mountain hikes, endless
lakes for pick nicks and fishing, the
July "Music in the relaxing on our
balcony and patio to the Summer
on Durango Mountain is...lifts
Alpen Glows while enjoying
temperatures up to 15 degrees cooler
Durango downtown fun; Mesa
Verde, Ouray, and Silverton are easy
day trips. afternoon horseback ride, a
trip to waterfalls for photography, or
a sunset wine basket at Spud or
Molas Lake, or Hermosa Creek.
Catch the train at Rood Station 12
minutes south for an unforgettable
family adventure.
Durango           Ski & Winter
Fall Mountain Colors!
In addition to Fall colors, come
celebrate at  the Annual Durango
Art Exhibit Down-town, October
fest, the Cowboy Poetry celebration,
and the Pumpkin Patch Train. The
Durango Silverton Railroad offers a
special Fall Photographers event. In
fall months you can hike and
mountain bike to your hearts
content. See our
Activities page for
activity ideas and links to providers.

The mountain itself is generally very
quiet in fall, perfect for  a Durango
Honeymoon or romantic retreat to
rejuvenate your relationship! Fall
rental rates are also gentle on the
wallet compared to prime summer
and winter seasons.