PURGATORY RESORT, COLORADO, USA

DECEMBER, 2015

I don't say but somebody does.....

Purgatory is located in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado and about 26 miles north of the historic town of Durango. The resort is known for being one of the best values in Colorado and a great destination for beginners and intermediates. The resort is an inexpensive family destination that has gorgeous scenery combined with short lift lines and terrain options for all abilities.

coming next

ALL ABOARD??

Durango is a unique mountain town steeped in history and home to the famous Narrow Gauge Railroad. Founded in 1880, Durango became a hub for smelting ore harvested from surrounding mountains.

we are heading to PURGATORY. the one in colorado.

DECEMBER 07, 2015

A FROSTY FRONTIER

 Espresso

Breakfast

Kate will snowshoe while I go slope side.

“live life on the edge, halfway between heaven and hell. 

and let’s all dance in the middle, 

in the purgatory” ––lady gaga

SILVERTON, COLORADO,USA

DECEMBER 05, 06, 2015.

Silverton, terminus of the popular summertime Durango Train and hometown of the local extreme ski   hill yet to open will offer us a couple of quiet, yet fun days and nights.

 Enjoying some wild west at the historic Bent Elbow.

We enjoyed the current "locals only" vibe.

 We gambled on coming here and won.

Just out of town is one of North America's most unique skiing opportunities.

Check out Silverton Mountain

All thrills, no frills

 The restored historic train that we will experience later apparently brings upwards of two hundred thousand to this town thru the summer. 

I'd be quiet and resting if I had to prepare for that.

After a nice rest we're on the move to

"PURGATORY"

MILLION DOLLAR HIGHWAY - OURAY to SILVERTON, COLORADO, USA

DECEMBER 05/15

UP, UP and AWAY

CAREFUL.

Lost track of how many times we've crossed back and forth over the

Continental Divde.

Made it.

Now,
where did we put the George Foreman Grill?

OURAY, COLORADO, USA

DECEMBER 5,2015

Santa and the parade are in town tonight but we are on our way to Silverton

Hope they slowed the pass!

(They didn't install guard-rails on the Million Dollar Highways as there are no shoulders and they blow the snow right off the edge. GREAT?)

Emergency supplies.

Later.