Condé Nast Traveler introduced the outcomes of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards and one southwestern Colorado ski resort made the checklist because the #23-ranked ski resort in the USA.
Purgatory Mountain Resort north of Durango can now add this accolade to its wall.
According to Condé Nast Traveler, it acquired greater than 757,000 survey responses from readers throughout the U.S., ranking their journey experiences throughout the globe to supply a complete have a look at the locations they eagerly anticipate revisiting.
“We’re grateful for this recognition and for the guests who choose Purgatory year after year,” Dave Rathbun, Purgatory’s General Manager mentioned. “Our goal is straightforward: give people the freedom to ski, including more time on snow, less time in lines, and make snow sports accessible for families.”
According to Condé Nast Traveler, Purgatory is thought to be one in every of Colorado’s most family-friendly and reasonably priced ski areas and can have a good time its sixtieth ski season starting Saturday, Nov. 22.
Daily operations are scheduled via April 5, 2026, with weekend operations persevering with as situations enable.
“Purgatory continues to invest in the guest experience heading into its 60th season, including improved snowmaking, affordable lift tickets, and free skiing for all kids ages 12 and younger,” Condé Nast Traveler mentioned in a press release concerning the announcement.
The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards are revealed on Condé Nast Traveler’s web site at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November situation.
The full checklist of winners can be found here.
Purgatory introduced that its carry tickets for winter 2025–26 are on sale now, ranging from $10 on choose dates.
The resort mentioned its demand-based pricing rewards friends who plan forward with the bottom charges with costs adjusting as demand will increase.
Another perk about Purgatory is the resort’s Purgatory Power Kids, which presents limitless free snowboarding for all youngsters 12 and youthful, with no buy required or blackout dates.
“These programs reflect Purgatory’s commitment to making skiing more accessible for families and giving everyone the freedom to enjoy the mountain,” Purgatory mentioned.
View each day charges on the ticket calendar: purgatory.ski/mountain/lift-tickets.