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Welcome to town, now respect the mountain

With Arizona’s spring break in full swing and Texas’ spring break around the corner, allow me to officially say welcome to Durango and Purgatory Resort to all the tourists. Thank you for cho...

DATE: Mar 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

The time for tele is now

For those of you that have never tried telemark skiing, you don’t know what you’re missing. The ability to get anywhere on the mountain with a cross-country motion is rejuvenating. ...

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

Better know the code before you go

With it officially being Spring conditions at Purgatory Resort, I thought this would be a great time to make sure everyone is aware of Colorado’s Responsibility Code. The slopes can be tons ...

DATE: Feb 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

Tips from Tex: Crested Butte a must among Purgatory perks

As a season pass-holder at Purgatory Resort, you have access to more than 20 different resorts across the western United States and around the world. Closer to home, Crested Butt...

DATE: Feb 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Tips from Tex: Carving in the race course and Rotary Red Ball Express

For those racing NASTAR on Saturday before the Rotary Red Ball Express, this week’s article is for you. We certainly got spoiled with all the powder we had in January, and there’s...

DATE: Feb 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Tips from Tex: Leg steering, the more effective option

Whether on skis or on a snowboard, there is a common misconception with a lot of riders that rotating the upper body is necessary to start a turn. This week’s tip will reference leg steering...

DATE: Feb 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Tex’s tips for tree skiing and riding

With almost 3 feet of fresh snow at Purgatory this past week, the timing couldn’t be better for some tips on skiing and riding in the trees. For those of you that might be a littl...

DATE: Jan 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

Skiing and riding in variable snow conditions

During the past week we’ve seen some crazy conditions at our local mountains, from deep fluffy powder to heavy and wet snow. This week, we seem to be entering that thaw/freeze cy...

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

An introduction to snowsports 'Tips from Tex'

My name is Justin Osborn, but all the folks at Purgatory call me “Tex,” and I've been a Snowsports Instructor at Purgatory Resort for 14 years. Since then, I've received certific...

DATE: Jan 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

Coldest place in the solar system? Right nearby

Astronomers: It's on the moon

DATE: Oct 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Student Aide