Durango Mountain Resort vs Hesperus Ski Area
Durango Mountain Resort (Colorado) and Hesperus Ski Area (Colorado) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Durango Mountain Resort | Hesperus Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 1,952 ft (595 m) | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Summit elevation | 10,797 ft | 8,898 ft |
| Base elevation | 8,845 ft | 8,278 ft |
| Lifts | 14 | 1 |
| Runs | 89 | 38 |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 32% |
| Intermediate terrain | 47% | 37% |
| Expert terrain | 33% | 31% |
| Night skiing | No | - |
Durango Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,952 ft vs 623 ft); Durango Mountain Resort has more runs (89 vs 38); Durango Mountain Resort skews more expert (33% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Durango Mountain Resort | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Hesperus Ski Area | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →
Stay near Durango Mountain Resort
Lodging near the base fills up first during peak weeks. Search stays near Durango Mountain Resort
Related comparisons
Durango Mountain Resort vs Winter Park ResortDurango Mountain Resort vs VailBeaver Creek Resort vs Durango Mountain ResortBreckenridge Ski Resort vs Durango Mountain ResortDurango Mountain Resort vs Steamboat Ski ResortDurango Mountain Resort vs Telluride Ski ResortDurango Mountain Resort vs SnowmassDurango Mountain Resort vs Keystone Resort
More detail: Durango Mountain Resort stats · Hesperus Ski Area stats