Purgatory vs Telluride
Comparing Purgatory (CO) and Telluride (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Purgatory
Durango, CO
Independent pass
Window price$89
Online (advance)$79
Season pass—
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Purgatory | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $89 | $328 | Purgatory |
| Online (30+ days) | $79 | $165 | Purgatory |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Telluride |
| Annual snowfall | 260" | 300" | Telluride |
| Skiable acres | 1,635 | 2,000 | Telluride |
| Vertical drop | 2,029' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 105 | 149 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 12 | 17 | Telluride |
| Summit elevation | 10,822' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 23% | 23% | Tied |
| Advanced terrain | 26% | 41% | Telluride |
| Average lift wait | 5 min | 5 min | Tied |
The Match
Purgatory is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $165 entry). Telluride is significantly bigger (2,000 vs 1,635 acres). Telluride sees more snow (300" vs 260"). Pass affiliation: Purgatory is Independent, Telluride is Epic.