Durango

Durango Mountain Resort in the Colorado Rockies is home to the San Juan Mountains of Southern Colorado.  With 85 runs ranging from beginner to expert, Durango Mountain resort can offer the perfect ski vacation for any level skier/snowboarder.  With 1,325 acres of skiable area, a 2,029 foot vertical drop, and four terrain parks, Durango Mountain Resort boasts endless amounts of fun for everybody.  The four terrain parks, Paradise Freestyle arena, Pitchfork Terrain Garden, Divine Comedy, and Angels’ Tread are groomed and ridden daily by the Terrain Park Crew so rest assured they are always in spectacular condition.  With bumps, jumps and half pipes, riders are sure to catch some big air.  Though people usually come for the winter, they often stay for the summer.  With endless opportunities to hike, bike, fish or raft, Durango offers summer fun for the whole family. The annual Music in the Mountains Festival lasts the entire month of July and is the perfect way to end any day of golfing, horseback riding, kayaking, hot-air ballooning, or paragliding.  Durango is the ultimate vacation destination for your next family vacation regardless of the season.

Durango was founded in 1880 as a railroad town during the Narrow Gauge Railroad era.  A hub for smelting ore mined in the San Juan Mountains, visitors to the area can still hop aboard a train on the original Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad which has remained in constant operation since its original opening.  Just one ride along the tracks gives visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and antiquity of Durango. From the San Juan National Forest, to the Animas River Valley, to the Mesa Verde National Park, Durango offers endless opportunities for exploration and really is one of the world’s best natural playgrounds.

Lodging in the Durango area can be arranged by Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, and is organized under a set of ratings.  These ratings are: luxury, deluxe, standard, and economy.  The purpose for these ratings is to provide the customer with a general description of what is offered at each level of lodging.  We maintain an extensive inventory in Durango of luxury hotels, rental homes, and ski in/ski out lodging.  When planning your Durango vacation, be sure to use our complete concierge services to ensure that we meet all of your needs.  From floral arrangements to babysitters, we can help you out.  For more information on Durango winter and/or summer packages, please call Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals today.

Mountain Stats:
Base Elevation: 8,793 feet
Summit Elevation: 10,822 feet
Vertical Rise: 2,029 feet
Skiable Area: 1,325 acres
Runs: 85
Number of Lifts: 10
Average Snowfall: 260 inches