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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