Purgatory Ski Trip

Purgatory, February 6-9, 2026

20 fun friends went on the Purgatory trip. We enjoyed 2 blue bird days of skiing. Although the snow was not the best, we made the best of it!

The trip started with the Rio Grande Best Western complimentary happy hour. Was great to get caught up. Out to dinner at various Durango restaurants followed by watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

Saturday morning with a leisurely breakfast courtesy of the hotel. On to the slopes and all met for lunch.

Saturday evening was fun with the Sitzmarker Gift Swamp with the outdoorsy theme. Lots of good stuff for this active group of friends. Then off to Steamworks for a dinner of good food, and great conversation. A group finished the evening at local bars–hard to believe!

We made friends with the Phoenix ski club who were staying at the hotel. Fun to meet like minded people.

Also made friends with folks from NM who were at Purgatory for the weekend. Invited them to join the Sitzmarkers.

Look at the gallery of pictures to see first hand the laughs we had!

Enjoying Dante’s for lunch

Powder house

Purgatory Village

The Gang Table # 1

The Gang Table # 2

Paul’s Park and THAT VIEW!

The beautiful Needles mountains with Spud Mountain right beside.

Meeting up at Purgy’s Pub after a great day of skiing!