Randy Reames, with Purgatory Resort, scans Justin West’s lift ticket during opening day on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Owen Haines, left, and Noah Hauk ride Lift 1 back down on Friday during opening day at Purgatory Resort. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Family members from all over sit around a fire pit Friday during opening day at Purgatory Resort. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)


