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Aspen Highlands vs Purgatory Resort

Purgatory Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Aspen Highlands leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Aspen Highlands

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Purgatory Resort

130.4" average season

Best Terrain
Aspen Highlands

3,511' of vertical

Best Value
Aspen Highlands

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Aspen Highlands

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Aspen Highlands

Pleasant base area

Aspen Highlands
Colorado, United States
$$
Purgatory Resort
Colorado, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
5.0
5.0
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
3,511'
1,966'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
1%
20%
Trails
76
87
Lifts
6
14

Getting There

Airport
DEN
DEN
Drive Time
2h
2h
Road Ease
5.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Aspen Highlands

109.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

93.8" total

86%

Purgatory Resort

130.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

98" total

75%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
130"65"0"
Aspen Highlands
Purgatory Resort

Key Insights

Purgatory Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Aspen Highlands offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Aspen Highlands has greater vertical drop (3,511' vs 1,966'), offering longer runs
  • Purgatory Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (67% green and blue), while Aspen Highlands skews more advanced (52% black and double black)

Best For

Aspen Highlands

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Expert skiers (52% advanced terrain)

Purgatory Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing