Durango Mountain Resort is 25 miles north of Durango at the base of Purgatory ski slopes. The ski mountain has 72 trails with 38 miles of groomed slopes, a 2,029-foot vertical drop, and nine chairlifts. The terrain mix offers something for every skier. The panorama has been called "the most beautiful scenery this side of the Italian Alps". In summer, the resort offers hiking, mountain biking, riding the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, horseback riding, an alpine slide and more.