The season finale. Purgatory has been part of downhill racing in Colorado for decades — it's where MSC comes home to close out the year. Fast, physical, and the only round where series titles are decided on the hill. Four rounds. One weekend. Everything on the line.
Book race-week lodging and camping directly through Purgatory Resort.
Racer lift access
Buy in person at the Purgatory ticket window. The racer product is not sold online.
The contracted racer pass covers the full race weekend. Single-day and partial-day racer products are not available.
Pick up and purchase at Purgatory Resort. No racer-pass refunds or prorating.
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Aug 28–30 · reservations open
Reserve official race-weekend camping directly through Purgatory Resort.
Reserve campingBest seat on the mountain
Stand on the tape, keep the course safe, and watch every run closer than anyone at the season finale.
Opens after Round 3
Purgatory offers race-week lodging through the official Mountain States Cup group page and designated camping for August 28–30.
Purgatory Resort manages food and alcohol service for the event. Final race-weekend dining hours and base-area operations will be published after the venue walkthrough.
Practice begins Friday, August 28. Racing runs Saturday and Sunday on the World Cup Downhill Trail during Purgatory’s designated event windows.
Everyone using Lift 1 for event participation or support needs a valid Purgatory ticket, pass, or express host authorization. An MSC credential alone does not provide lift access.
Purgatory Resort is north of Durango on US 550. Use the resort address below for navigation and follow event signage on arrival.
Final spectator zones and access routes will be published after MSC and Purgatory complete the course walkthrough. During designated practice and racing, enter course terrain only where Purgatory expressly permits public access.
Racers need the discounted $75 three-day pass to reach the start gate. Purchase it in person at the Purgatory ticket window.
Until the Series Finale
Aug 27–30, 2026. The Mountain States Cup season finale at Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colorado.
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