Durango, USA

Address

Durango Mountain Resort
#1 Skier Place
Durango
Co 81301
Tel - 970.247.9000

Travel by FlyingFlying

During the winter season, American Airlines offers daily nonstop jet service from Dallas to Durango which means a one-stop connection from most anywhere in the country. Additionally, connecting flights into Durango are offered from Denver on United Express, from Phoenix on America West Express, and from Albuquerque on Rio Grande Air.

Travel by BusBy bus/coach

Bus services from Denver are available but not direct.

Travel by carBy car

The resort is an easy 30-minute drive from downtown Durango. Roads to the resort are multi-lane, and there are no mountain passes to cross. Two major highways converge in Durango - U.S. Highways 160 and 550, providing access from the entire Southwest.<br>Highway access to Durango is good year-round, and many winter vacationers take the scenic drive from gateway cities around the region. Albuquerque is a 3 1/2 hour drive to the south, Denver is 6 hours northeast, and even Phoenix is an easy day's drive.

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Resort Statistics

Resort Type:  Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 11
Chair lifts: 9
Drag lifts: 2
Max people per hour: 15,600
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 85
Total ride area: 1200 acres
Longest run: 2miles (3.2km)

Top lift: 3299m
Vertical drop: 618m
First lift: 2680m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 23%
Red runs: 51%
Black runs: 26%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:  Day Pass $55/59
4 Days $200/216
Lift times:8.30am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 6.6m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 20%

Facilities

Night Riding: :  No
Snowboard Schools: Group $40 2.5 hours
Private lessons $140 for 2 hours, $300 all day.
Snowboard Hire: $28/32 day

Heliboarding: :  Not available
Snowmobiles: $50 one hour
$170 four hours

Further information

www.durangomountainresort.com

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