The Cascade Village is a ski lodge just a few miles north of Durango Ski Resort (formerly known as Purgatory). It looks much like a Swiss chalet and has a quiet charm. The rooms are small, but comfortable, and contain all the amenities of any ski condo including full kitchens and fireplaces. There are parking garages underneath the lodges so your car stays warm.
Cascade also has an indoor pool and whirlpool and three outdoor whirlpools. I recommend the outdoor spas at night for fantastic stargazing! They have an excellent restaurant on the property, but it is on the expensive side so I would avoid it for casual dining. Save the restaurant for a romantic evening with your significant other.
The one-room condos sleep up to four people with a sofabed and trundle bed (one of those beds that folds down from the wall). However, they do have two and three-bedroom condos if you need more room and privacy. There are hiking trails on the property and all rooms have balconies for viewing the surrounding mountains. Even though the Cascade Village is right off Highway 550, the place is very quiet and you feel miles away from civilization.
For you ski buffs, the lodge is between the ski resorts of Durango and Telluride. It’s also not far from the historic town of Silverton. Highway 550 is one of the more spectacular drives in Colorado and by staying at Cascade Village, you’ll be in one of the most scenic areas of the Southern Rockies.