Perks & Discounts

Eligible employees receive a predetermined number of complementary passes that may be exchanged for a free lift ticket. Company policy specifically prohibits the sale of buddy passes. Abuse of the buddy pass program may result in loss of buddy passes and/or termination. Buddy Passes are NOT transferable from Season to Season.

Buddy Pass Procedure - Updated October 2025

Option 1: Online Passholder Portal

• Log in to the portal using your employee pass information and this will allow you to email the buddy pass discount code directly to your guest. Guests must complete the instructions provided in the email with the link that they receive to retrieve a confirmation email for the ticket(s). The confirmation email will show a confirmation number and QR code that will allow them to get their tickets at the Ticket Office / Window. 

Note: each guest must receive an individual link and go through the process one at a time. 

• Once you've logged into the portal with your pass information, from the top row, select My Season Pass > Discounted Lift Tickets > Get My Tickets and enter in the email address of your buddy pass recipient. 

Option 2: In Person at the Ticket Office

• Employees can bring their guest(s) to the ticket office on the day they would like the buddy pass or you may stop by the ticket office before hand with the information of your guest, this way its ready for them when they arrive and don't need you present for the pick up. Employees must have their employee pass with them in order to redeem and/or reserve the buddy pass. 

Notes:

• If an employee has not picked up their employee pass, buddy passes cannot be issued.

• If an employee calls the ticket office for buddy passes, we will encourage them to go to the Passholder Portal.

• If a guest says that the employee left passes for them and we do not have documentation, we will not issue buddy passes without the employee's authorization.

• Once a buddy pass is printed and issued, we are not able to add it back to your account if it is not used. 

All active employees are eligible for a 20% discount on the purchase of an annual, six month, or three month Durango Community Recreation Center or Chapman Hill Annual Ski Pass. 

Click HERE for more information!

• Employees and dependents only 

• Must show employee pass

• 50% OFF at all on-mountain venues 

• Excluded: Alcohol and Cigarettes 

Requirements:

• Helmet Subsidy can be redeemed once every three years for any active employee (on-snow positions only)

• Bike helmets and snow sports helmets qualify

• Subsidy checks will be processed through payroll as a uniform reimbursement

• Subsidy is $75 regardless of helmet price. If helmet price is less than $75, subsidy will be the price of the helmet

• Fill out Subsidy Request Form and drop off or email to HR@purgatory.ski

Helmet Subsidy Form 

The HomesFund, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is a certified Community Development Financial Institute and a HUD approved housing counseling agency. The HomesFund receives funding to administer a variety of homeownership programs on behalf of the local jurisdictions including the Fair Share Program for the City of Durango and the Durango Mountain Resort program for La Plata County.

Purgatory Employees can receive down payment assistance of up to 17% of purchase price, maximum $70,000, and mobile home park financing of up to 95%, maximum $70,000. 

New Tenure Eligibly requirements

• Year Round Managers: None

• 1 - Year Tenure for:

  • Year Round Employees

  • Seasonal Salaried Employees

  • Seasonal Hourly Employees (400+ hours in a season)

For more information contact info@homesfund.org | (970) 259-1418 | homesfund.org 

• Employees and immediate family members only 

• 50% OFF on Lodging (additional cleaning fees will apply) 

• Bookings can only be made Sunday – Thursday 

• Rooms can be booked no more than 7 days in advanced 

• Blackout Periods Apply:

  • Thanksgiving Holiday, Christmas Holiday, New Years, MLK Day Weekend, President’s Day Weekend, March TX Spring Break, Independence Day Weekend & Labor Day Weekend

Click HERE for more information on how to make a lodging reservation!

Purgatory staff members qualify for pro deals, which offer discounts on outdoor gear exclusively for people like us! See below on how to get signed up!

Expert Voice

For new members:

1. Scan the QR code on the Expert Voice Flyer to visit ExpertVoice.com/group/PurgatoryandHesperus

2. Sign up with your credentials to get access and earn rewards.

Existing users:

1. Scan the QR code to visit ExpertVoice.com/group/Purgatory and Hesperus

2. Log in to your account and begin learning to earn rewards.

For more information, please visit the link to the Expert Voice Flyer.

Outdoor Prolink

Outdoor Prolink is your one-stop shop for exclusive deals on the best outdoor brands. Visit OUTDOORPROLINK.COM/SIGNUP  to start your account!

Icelantic

Icelantic offers a 40% off discount on non-sale items. Click here for full instructions and discount codes!

Liberty Mountain Pro Deals

Liberty Mountain ProDeals offer exclusive access to thousands of outdoor brands and products at discounted rates. Click here for the QR Code to apply!

Spy Optics Discount Codes

Please reach out to HR@purgatory.ski for a 60% off discount code! (*while supplies last*)

• 20% Off Full Priced items at REI in Durango!

• Show your Employee Pass at check out

• *Does not qualify for clearance or resale items

• REI Address: 40 Turner Dr, Durango, CO 81303 

• REI Phone Number: (970) 844-8900 

The Real Deal Program provides free lift tickets to participating resorts' employees, while their dependents receive a 50% discount. Volunteers are not eligible.  

The Ticket Exchange Program provides discounted lift tickets to participating resorts' employees only. Dependents and Volunteers are not eligible.  

To redeem a Real Deal Voucher and/or Ticket Exchange Voucher, you must submit a manager-signed request form to the Human Resources Office:

REAL DEAL / TICKET EXCHANGE REQUEST FORM

After submitting this form with your managers' signature, HR reserves a 24 hour turn-around time in getting your voucher back to you. It will likely be faster; However, please plan in advance.

BLACKOUT DATES: This means, if a participating resort has blackout dates listed, then they will not issue or receive voucher's during that time.

Participating Real Deal Program Resorts:

• A-Basin ($10 fee for voucher when Purgatory closes for the season)

  • • • Blackout Date: 04/01/26

• Aspen Skiing CO ($10 fee for voucher when Purgatory closes for the season)

• Copper Mountain

• Echo Mountain Resort

• Eldora Mountain Resort

• Granby Ranch

• Howelsen Hill

• Loveland Basin ($10 fee for voucher when Purgatory closes for the season)

• Monarch

• Powderhorn Resort

• Purgatory

  • • Blackout dates: 12/27/25 - 12/31/25

      • • • • • 01/17/26 - 01/18/26

              • 02/14/26 - 02/15/26

• Ski Cooper

• Steamboat 

  • • Blackout dates: 12/26/25 - 12/31/25

• Sunlight Resort

• Telluride Ski

  • • • Blackout dates: 12/26/25 - 01/02/26

        • • • • • 01/17/26

                • 02/14/26 - 02/15/26

• Winter Park Resort ($10 fee for voucher when Purgatory closes for the season)

Participating Ticket Exchange Program Resorts: 

• Wolf Creek Ski Area

  • • • Blackout Dates: 12/22/25 - 12/24/25

        • • • • • 12/26/25 - 12/31/25

                • 01/01/26 - 01/04/26

                • 01/18/26 - 01/19/26

                • 02/14/26 - 02/16/26

                • 03/09/26 - 03/25/26

** You must present a REAL DEAL / TICKET EXCHANGE VOUCHER and YOUR SEASON PASS at participating resorts to receive a free or discounted lift ticket **

Program Rules

Employee Referral Bonus Program

All Purgatory employees are eligible to participate in the referral bonus program.

Seasonal Positions

For all seasonal positions, Purgatory will pay a $200 bonus for each referred employee who meets the following criteria:

• The referring employee’s name must be included on the candidate's application or mentioned during the interview, and verified by the hiring manager.

• The candidate must be a New Hire

• Completes 112 total hours of work (70 hours for Ski & Ride School or Bike School),

• Finishes the season in good standing.
  
  

Year-Round (YR) Positions

For all year-round positions, Purgatory will pay a $500 bonus for each referred employee who meets the following criteria:

• The referring employee’s name must be included on the candidate's application or mentioned during the interview, and verified by the hiring manager.

• The candidate must be a New Hire

• Completes at least 90 days of employment,

• Is in good standing with their department.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• The referring employee must be active in the system at the time the referred employee starts.

• If the referring employee is seasonal, they must also work 112 hours (or 70 hours for Ski & Ride School/Bike School) and complete the season in good standing.

• If the referring employee is year-round, they must be in good standing with their department. If they are no longer active, HR will determine bonus eligibility.

• Family members are not eligible for referral bonuses.

• Hiring managers or supervisors may not receive a referral bonus for any position they directly hire for or any department they oversee.

• If multiple employees are listed as referring sources, the bonus will be split evenly among them.

• 
  

Action Required: To receive the referral bonus, the referring employee must notify HR via email or completing the Referral Bonus Request Form.

Bonuses will be paid via payroll:

• At the end of the operating season for seasonal referrals,

• After the 90-day waiting period for year-round referrals. 

CLICK HERE to submit your request for your bonus!

• Employees only 

• 50% OFF winter seasonal rentals (issued from Downtown Purg Sports only)

• Free rentals Monday – Friday 

• 50% OFF rentals on weekends 

• 25% OFF on demos 

• 50% OFF on services/repairs 

• Free group lessons and 50% OFF on clinics for employees only (subject to availability) 

• 50% OFF on group lessons and 50% OFF on clinics for dependents (subject to availability) 

• Blackout Periods Apply 

Click HERE to find the perfect class level for you!

• Employees only 

• 50% OFF on summer rentals and services/repairs 

• Free group mountain bike lessons (subject to availability) 

• Employees can receive discounts on mountain bike rentals, services, repairs, and lessons at participating collective resorts that offer these services. 

• Employees and dependents only 

• 25% OFF on retail purchases 

• 40% OFF on logo items 

• Excluded: hard goods, sale items, alcohol and cigarettes 

• All Purgatory Employees have access to 20% off one sled

• January 5th- March 5th

• Call 970-759-1691 to make a reservation

• Free Employee Pass 

• Free Dependent Passes

• Access to other MCP-owned Resorts for employees and dependents 

• Potential to earn a season pass for the following season  

• Free Buddy Passes – passes to give to friends and family  (Click HERE for how to redeem a buddy pass online or stop into the Ticket Office)

  • 10 for Year Round & Seasonal Salaried employees 

  • 6 for Seasonal Hourly employees 

Click HERE for Summer Shuttle Schedule 

Shuttle services begin on June 14th, 2025 and will run every day of the summer season. 

Must show employee ID when boarding.

AM Departure Shuttle:

• North City Market - 9:00 AM

• PJs Market - 9:10 AM

• Arrival Court - 9:35 AM

PM Departure Shuttle:

• Arrival Court - 5:10 PM

• PJs Market - 5:30 PM

• North City Market - 5:40 PM

Click HERE for Winter Shuttle Schedule 

Shuttle services begin on November 22nd and will run every day of the winter season.

Must show employee ID when boarding.

AM Departure Shuttle:

• Durango Transit Center - 7:15 AM

• 24th St. Durango High - 7:20 AM

• North City Market - 7:25 AM

• PJs Market - 7:35 AM

• Arrival Court - 7:55 AM

PM Departure Shuttle:

• Arrival Court - 5:10 PM

• PJs Market - 5:30 PM

• North City Market - 5:40 PM

• 24th Trolley Stop - 5:45 PM

• Durango Transit Center - 5:50PM

Durango Transit Center - Parking is by permit only. Details at www.durangogov.org/332/Parking 

24th St. Durango High - Walk up only No Parking 

North City Market - Parking available (not in grocery store lot) 

PJ’s Gourmet Market – Parking on the northwest side of lot only 

Shuttle services begin on April 4th, 2025 and will run weekends only through April 20th. 2025

Must show employee ID when boarding.

AM Departure Shuttle:

• North City Market - 

• PJs Market - 

• Arrival Court - 

PM Departure Shuttle:

• Arrival Court - 

• PJs Market - 

• North City Market -

• Health Benefits (Including Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, FSA/HSA with Employer Contributions, etc.) - Click HERE for the Benefits Guide!

• 401K with Employer contribution - Click HERE for more information!

• Paid Time Off Plans (PTO, Bereavement and Jury Duty) - Click HERE for more information!

• Potential for an Annual Bonus 

• Local Exchanges

  • Durango Hot Springs: 50 % OFF annual, seasonal and day passes. Present your pass at the reception desk (DHS will have a list of team members) 

  • Dalton Ranch: Free golf course and pool access for up to 4 people at a time (intended for YR employees and immediate family only) 

  • Glacier Club: Free access to the Valley Golf Course (intended for YR employees and immediate family only). Limit 8 people per day.

• Access to shared Colorado Ski Country Gold Pass (Winter Seasonal Only) - Click HERE for instructions on how to reserve the Gold Pass!

• Discounts towards personal events held at Purgatory (contact HR for more information)

• YETI Pro-Deal: 30% OFF Discount - Click HERE to submit an application! 

• Patagonia Pro-Deal - Click HERE to submit an application!

Carpooling is a great way to save money, reduce commuting stress, and support sustainability. While the Purgatory Carpool App is in development, we are currently using paper forms to track participation.

How it works:

• Carpool forms are available in the HR Office or linked below.

• Drivers must be properly registered to receive compensation.

For Drivers:

• Complete the Driver Registration Google Form  to be eligible for payment.

• Fill out the Carpool Log  for each pay period with passenger names and dates driven.

• The driver must complete and submit the carpool log to the HR Office before the end of the pay period so it can be processed through payroll.

Compensation:

• Driver compensation is added to your paycheck and is based on miles driven and current gas prices.

• Passengers will receive funds added to their employee pass.