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Purgatory Resort to close early amid high temperatures

Purgatory Resort powder day
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DURANGO, Colo. (KOAA) — Purgatory Resort announced on Wednesday that its ski season will come to an end on Sunday, March 29.

They attribute the closure to the heat, saying it's "accelerating [their] timeline."

Although the resort is closing, Purgatory wants to commemorate the final day of its 60th ski season with a base area beach party.

Guests are invited to attend the Purg Beach Ruckus on Sunday, starting at 9:00 a.m. The event will include;

  • Rail jam near Village Express Lift (Lift 1), 12–2 p.m.
  • Color throw finale at 3 p.m.
  • DJ sets from DJ Noonz and Forest Thump
  • Foam machines
  • Costume contest (Best Beach Fit, Brightest/Most Color, Wild Card)
  • Face painting, photo booth, $2 drafts, and food specials

Purgatory says that despite the closure, the resort will have been open for 127 days this season.
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