while weather can't be controlled, the communication from the resort about the conditions was…read moreawful. by day 2 only 20 of the 107 trails were open. the office messed up my ticket exchange and i paid more for their mistake. ticket office staff was rude. we had an injured child skiing and while waiting for her to be brought down an employee told me to chill out and have a cocktail. staff was so rude. mountain was mug at the bottom. can't control conditions but your employees don't have to ruin the experience.

The summer activities are SO FUN! We ended up riding the ski lift to the top of the mountain, 2…read moremiles one way! Saw several critters on the way up, including a very rotund Marmot. I love that purgatory has fun things to enjoy, even when the winter snows have all melted away. Next time, I'll try the mountain coaster and alpine slide!

I'm really surprised there are no reviews yet for Hesperus! It really is a great little ski area…read more No frills, a handful of slopes with a single ski lift and a basic shop/concessions. While some may think this a negative, I think it's hugely positive! The few times I've been, there is never really a crowd and the staff are so friendly. This is particularly a positive for a beginner snowboarder like me! The same company that owns Purgatory also recently bought Hesperus, so you can be assured you're skiing/boarding at a quality ski area. When you want more of a low-key day skiing or boarding, Hesperus is a great choice. They also have tubing and offer lessons and equipment rentals. They are also significantly cheaper than Purgatory.

We had an absolute blast here today! Super chill place that's not super crowded for beginner…read moreskiers. The snow tubing area is perfect and so much fun for the non-skiers in the family. If you're traveling to Durango, this place is well worth your time!

We rode the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Cascade Canyon and chose the Alamosa…read moreParlor Car, the last car on the train with private service. It's definitely more expensive, but you're paying for a premium experience: the best unobstructed views, attentive service, and nice extras like a souvenir cup, a bag, and a muffin to start the trip. Our server, Liam, absolutely made the experience, funny, engaging, and on top of everything the entire ride. Drinks are about $10 each, which felt reasonable given the setting and service. That said, the experience wasn't perfect. Our train was scheduled to leave at 9:15 AM but didn't depart until 10:30 due to brake issues. As a result, our time at Cascade Canyon was cut significantly, We only had about 30 minutes instead of the full experience. We were given a $10 drink credit, which was appreciated, but it didn't quite make up for the lost time. Even with that hiccup, the scenery was breathtaking and the overall experience was still memorable. A tip: if you book the Alamosa car, go for the two-seater tables (we were at 19 & 20). The four-seaters feel cramped and take away from the experience. Silverton trips don't start until May 2, but I imagine that route would be incredible as well. Overall, despite the delay, we had a fantastic time and would still recommend it, just hoping your trip runs on schedule!

I'm not sure what the four stars are about for a lot of people. For me, it was one of the most EPIC…read moreexperiences of my life. The beauty is totally surreal. I felt like I was constantly looking at a painting. It was awe-inspiring. You can open up the window next to your seat and I really encourage you to do so to get the best views and video on your phone. If you go in winter, wear LAYERS, think big coat, sweater, beanie, gloves. You will spend an hour outside. The train is heated but not super warm because as I said, people open their windows. There is a train car that is open air so you can also go there during the ride to get even better views if you want though it does get crowded. We chose a COACH seat because it was half the price, but I do think in the future that I would like to try first class. The seats in coach are pretty small. It's like a bench seat so two people can fit in them, but you're going to need to sit next to someone that you wanna cozy up next to. In first class, you sit in a dining chair that is padded, but then has a wooden back and you're at a table. There is a concession car, but you can also BRING your own food, your own snacks, and your own drinks, which is great. When you arrive in Cascade, you get an hour to walk next to the river and view the mountains there. It's not a town so there's literally just picnic tables and the river and the views. But I found that spot to be really gorgeous. The river is like a blue green sort of turquoise color and it's so beautiful and peaceful to view. Right when everyone gets off the train, everybody will be taking videos and pictures. I encourage you to WAIT about 30 minutes after everyone else has gotten what they want to take pictures of. And then take your videos and pictures when no one else is doing it. THE TRIP: You go from seeing the town of Durango to a gorgeous lake on your right if you're on the right side of the train when it's facing forward to the mountains on either side of you to the river all along the train. I was sitting on the right side if the train is facing forward, and I found that to be the BEST SIDE because even though you get to do the other side on the way back, you get the best views of everything on the way up. There is this one place where the train has just a drop off and the river below it (the most iconic part of the ride) and you get the best views of that if you're on the right side going up.

Amazing views from this 7.8 acres, very private property just 10 minutes north of old town Durango…read moreadjacent to the posh Dalton Ranch. Perfect for a large family or a company retreat, this home would be best for a ski vacation. Just a mile off the main road to Purgatory (one of the best and most under rated ski resorts in America) the county road is well maintained in the winter months. Drawbacks: no hot tub or outdoor jacuzzi; in spring and fall the county road is packed with mountain bikers; summer can be hot in Durango and this property has no a/c. All in all an excellent place to stay!

From the owner: Luxury Vacation Rental for families and friends, destination weddings and anniversaries, business…read moregroups of up to 18 guests. The Main House has normally sleeps 8 in the 4 bedrooms, but a few more can be accommodated on a trundle bed set and/or an air mattress. The Guest Unit sleeps 6 in three bedrooms. Located in the beautiful Animas Valley, Red Cliff Guest House is between Durango and the Purgatory Ski Area making both convenient for winter and summer activities. Dalton Ranch Golf Club is only two miles.

Nice people had lots of stuff wish it had the pants I wanted but alas it didn't soooooo yeah still…read moregood

We were met with a friendly, helpful staff that promptly fitted us with skis for the weekend. So…read moregreat! Will be back!

Like other locations I've stayed at, impeccably clean. I've become a fan of Club Wyndham for towns…read morewhere better-than-standard lodging options are hard to come by or it's a quick stay. This location was like its Pagosa counterpart, very clean, easy check in and check out, simple but impeccable, no frills accommodations. Not luxe per se, but simple and perfect for four nights.

An excellent stay! We chose this hotel based on proximity to main street and the train station and…read morewere very pleasantly surprised with the quality of our room. It was nice, clean, well-equipped, perfect temperature (adjustable) and had a cute little balcony. It was a few minutes walk from both main street and the train station; we didn't drive for two days! A few things to note: there is no room service (at least during our stay), the front desk closes at 9p - like most of the town, the vanity is a little dim for makeup and there are no vending machines or any way to buy drinks or snacks at the hotel. There is also a $12 parking fee per day that was not listed when we made the reservation. Overall, it was an excellent choice! Looking forward to our next stay.

Quick n easy check in process w/efficient desk staff…read more Honored my request for second flr (FYI No elevator, but stairs were not bad). Room was clean and bed was comfy. Only gripe is the thermostat. It's central for whatever reason so I was either roasting or freezing and there was no method to the madness as how the damn thing worked! But for the price (I redeemer reward pts for my stay) and location (center and near everything) can't complain too much.

I stayed here 3 decades ago and wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised by the remodeled…read morerooms. Rooms were still quite basic but clean. Bill, the afternoon auditor, was so nice and helpful. He could not have been a better host.

It is on the outer edge of the town. Walkable but we didn't bother…read more Hotel is clean. Slow elevator - one for each floor (I think). Jacuzzi is out. Front desk is vacant at time, such as during the breakfast time. Weak water pressure, slow WiFi; no usb ports. When I ask for a lotion, they ask me to go down to get it. Breakfast is chaotic. Diluted orange juice. Not enough seating and outdoors is too cold.

Mainly writing this for Suzanne at the front desk. I havnt seen someone so welcoming and warm and a…read moreperfect representation of small town feel in a LONG time. She seems actually interested in the guests and what they are doing and how their experience is. I very much appreciate that. It was so nice to see and hear someone who enjoys their job and their town!

Great location ! Very close to multiple grocery stores, including Albertsons ! Really nice , warm…read moreand welcoming staff . Everyone went above and beyond in terms of customer service . Shout out to Delaney and Iresa who made my stay especially wonderful. Also really love the smell of the body wash and shampoo ! My ADA room had a riverview and was very cozy and convenient to the elevator ! Also, the cookies were really too die for! This will definitely be my preferred hotel choice for future stays in Durango / visits to purgatory mountain resort!

Love this place despite the age of the building. We drove 4…read morehrs for a day trip to get our dogs spayed so instead of trying to sit in our car for 8-9 hrs we thought we would ask if they could let us rent a room for the day and possibly the night. The lady at the front desk was super friendly and said we could. So we paid and dropped our dogs off to get spayed. We returned to the room and took our luggage in. We went to enjoy the hot tub, the steps into the hot tub are tricky but it felt nice after a 4 hour drive. All in all if you like history this is the place to go. Yes! It's outdated! Yes! It's dingy! But the views of the animas river are amazing. Staff is super friendly. We will return again and again.