"Across the highway from Purgatory, I found the Durango Nordic Center offers over 14 miles of Nordic ski trails and three miles of snowshoeing; adult day passes are $20 for skiers and $10 for snowshoers, and lessons and gear can be booked online." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines