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Buttermilk vs Purgatory Resort

Purgatory Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Buttermilk leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Buttermilk

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Purgatory Resort

130.4" average season

Best Terrain
Buttermilk

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Buttermilk

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Buttermilk

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Buttermilk

Pleasant base area

Buttermilk
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
1,999'
1,966'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
24%
20%
Trails
50
87
Lifts
8
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

Buttermilk

120.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

109.2" total

91%

Purgatory Resort

130.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

98" total

75%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
130"65"0"
Buttermilk
Purgatory Resort

Key Insights

Purgatory Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Buttermilk offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

Buttermilk

  • Budget-conscious families

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