Resort Comparison

Purgatory Resort vs Arapahoe Basin

The Verdict

Arapahoe Basin leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Arapahoe Basin

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Purgatory Resort

130.4" average season

Best Terrain

Arapahoe Basin

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Purgatory Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Arapahoe Basin

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Arapahoe Basin

Pleasant base area

Purgatory Resort

Colorado, United States

Arapahoe Basin

Colorado, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

5.0

5.5

—

Walkability

5.0

7.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

5.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,966'

2,530'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

1,428 ac

—

Green Runs

20%

10%

—

Trails

147

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

DEN

—

Drive Time

1.5h

—

Road Ease

5.0

6.5

—

Cost

Passes

None

Ikon

—

Day Pass

$149

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Purgatory Resort

Colorado, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,966'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs20%

Trails87

Getting There

AirportDEN

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Arapahoe Basin

Colorado, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

5.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

5.5

Mountain

Vertical2,530'

Skiable Area1,428 ac

Green Runs10%

Trails147

Getting There

AirportDEN

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$149

Cost TierModerate

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