Durango and Purgatory Resort are genuinely great for families — snow days, river play, parks, train rides, and activities that keep kids of all ages busy. Here's how to plan the perfect family mountain trip.
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Skip the I-70 mountain corridor and ski Purgatory near Durango instead: nonstop flights into DRO, a 25 mile drive up US-550, and 105 family-friendly trails without the weekend gridlock.
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Everything you need to know about riding the Purgatory alpine slide: tickets from $20, age rules, 2026 hours, speed, and how it stacks up against the Inferno Mountain Coaster.
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The alpine slide at Purgatory Resort is the best thing you will do in Durango this summer. Here is how to time it right and build a full day around it.
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Purgatory Resort's summer 2026 activities run June 20 through October 4. Here's what each of the seven activities delivers, who each one works for, and which pass actually saves you money.
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Halloween in Durango means downtown trick-or-treating, costume creativity, and Victorian-era spookiness at 6,500 feet. Here's how to do Halloween 2025 in the mountains.
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A fall weekend in Durango with kids is magical: golden aspens, hot springs, cozy dinners, and easy hikes.
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Durango has great paved bike trails for families: flat riverside paths, parks, and easy rides that work for kids and casual cyclists.
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Summer thunderstorms are a daily ritual in Durango from July through August. Here's how to work with the weather pattern instead of fighting it.
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Horseback riding through the San Juan Mountains near Durango is a classic Western experience worth doing at least once.
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Ride Lift 4 up, then drop into roughly 2,300 feet of concrete track, one of the longest alpine slides in Colorado. Adults claim they ride it for the kids. They do not.
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Durango has great parks and playgrounds for kids - here are the best ones for families visiting Southwest Colorado.
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Purgatory is not trying to be Vail: 1,605 acres, lift lines shorter than the I-70 resorts, and a vibe that does not intimidate a nervous six-year-old.
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Halloween in Durango is family-friendly and festive - here's what to do with kids in this mountain town.
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Bringing toddlers to Durango? It is easier than you think - here are the best activities for little ones.
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Purgatory Flats Trail is an easy creekside hike right across from the resort, perfect for families and summer exploration.
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