Resort Comparison

Lutsen Mountains vs Purgatory Resort

The Verdict

Purgatory Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Purgatory Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Purgatory Resort

118" average season

Best Terrain

Purgatory Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Lutsen Mountains

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

Purgatory Resort

0.5h from DRO

Best Village Vibe

Lutsen Mountains

Pleasant base area

Lutsen Mountains

Minnesota, USA

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Purgatory Resort

Colorado, USA

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Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

8.0

—

Walkability

6.5

7.0

—

Village Vibe

7.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

825'

2,029'

—

Skiable Area

1,000 ac

1,635 ac

—

Green Runs

17%

23%

—

Trails

105

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

DLH

DRO

—

Drive Time

0.5h

—

Road Ease

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

—

Day Pass

$99

$149

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Lutsen Mountains

Minnesota, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

6.5

Village Vibe

7.0

Mountain

Vertical825'

Skiable Area1,000 ac

Green Runs17%

Trails95

Getting There

AirportDLH

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$99

Cost TierModerate

Purgatory Resort

Colorado, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.0

Mountain

Vertical2,029'

Skiable Area1,635 ac

Green Runs23%

Trails105

Getting There

AirportDRO

Drive Time0.5h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$149

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

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