Southwest Colorado - Winter Vacations
Southwest Colorado is an awesome place to vacation in winter. You will be amazed at the incredible weather, spectacular mountain scenery, and the many attractions and adventures that await you.
Skiing, snowboarding, the historic scenic train, activities, performing arts center, the Snowdown winter festival, shopping, and many fine restaurants make Durango a great choice for your vacation destination. For a peek at what’s happening in Durango this winter, click here for a calendar of events.
Ski Packages
Gateway Reservations has great deals on discounted ski/snowboard packages for Southwest Colorado's premier ski resort, Durango Mountain Resort. Whether you're an individual, family or group of 20 or more, we can build you an unbeatable package including lodging, lift tickets, ground or air transportation, breakfast, mountain shuttle transportation, equipment rentals, lessons, meeting rooms, meal plans, and other winter activities of your choice. You name it and we can arrange it all for you! Book your Discounted Ski Vacation today!
Lodging
Southwest Colorado offers many lodging options to choose from: budget, moderate, and deluxe motels, bed & breakfasts inns, hotels, vacation homes, and slopeside condos. Whatever your preference - downtown lodging or the convenience of a fully equipped condominium - our Travel Specialists will help you secure the best accommodations to suit your budget and needs for both Durango and Telluride. Click here for more lodging information
Winter Activities
Durango is a winter playground for skiers and non-skiers alike. For Skiers, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort offers a mix of family friendliness and expert, world-class skiing. Recently named by Ski Magazine as one of "7 Great Mountains to Ski With Your Kids" in the November 2007 issue and one of only two resorts selected from Colorado, Purgatory is hailed for its “rolling steps that are roller-coaster fun, but never intimidating.” If that wasn't enough, Durango was named in the January 2008 edition of Ski Magazine as "One of the Next Best Places to Ski, Live, Invest and Retire." Only seven resorts from North America were selected for this elite list of up-and-coming destinations; and Durango was the only Colorado town chosen.
For non-skiers, Durango is home to a beautiful and historic downtown, world-class dining, spas, and much more. Tell our Travel Experts what you want to do for your perfect winter vacation and we will make it a reality. Unique Southwest Options include:
- A scenic ride on the famous D&SNG Railroad
- Gaming at the Sky Ute Casino
- Snowmobiling
- Cross-country skiing at the Nordic Center
- And even Snowcat Skiing
In addition, you may want to go snowshoeing, ice-skating, visit Mesa Verde National Park, take in a show at the performing arts center, or shop the quaint downtown stores. It’s all here! Click here for more activity information.
Maps & Directions
It’s easy to get here and you will enjoy a scenic and unique drive or flight from any direction. The Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) is the premier airport in the four corners area and offers daily service from Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, United Express, and US Airways. U.S. Highways 160 and 550, well-maintained roads, both come through Durango providing easy access from the Southwest. Click here for maps and directions.Silverton Reservations makes it easy for you to save time and money and have a wonderful Southwest Colorado winter vacation. Call 866-675-6900 today!
