Happy new year! For the start of 2018, D4C is proud to announce the 8th annual D4C event dates. From the success of the new location in Purgatory, the D4C coordinating team has decided to continue with Purgaotry Resort for another year. We have been able to secure better rates for 2018 and have been planning additional tweaks to yet again improve the overall experience!
This includes dedicated space in the Purgatory main lot for our group, an exclusive private meeting space all weekend where buffet meals will be available for us. We also have a Sunday evening Ice Cream sundae social planned for those whom decide to stay until Monday. In addition to all of this, the lodging is grouped closer together than 2017 and the rates are lower than last year!
What is Drive 4 Corners, you ask? It is an annual informal gathering of BMW enthusiasts focused on a road-trip adventure in the Rocky Mountains. It gets you out of the heat of the summer to a scenic mountain destination. D4C aims to connects BMW enthusiasts from across the nation and provide a friendly event and weekend getaway. For more info, visit this page.
Drive 4 Corners is proud to announce D4C 2018 will take place at the Purgatory Resort, just outside of Durango, Colorado. This destination will provide an excellent backdrop since operates as a ski resort in the winter but a unique adventure hub in the summer. It has a backdrop of amazing mountain views on all sides. The facility is known as Purgatory Resort and is located North of Durango, CO. The base sits above 8000 feet in elevation, so event participants will need to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen!
Friday, August 24-Sunday August 26, 2018.
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1 Skier Pl, Durango, CO 81301
It also gives access to one of the most scenic roads in Colorado, a section US 550 known as The Million Dollar Highway. This route travels along the San Juan Skyway and Scenic Byway past the historic mining town of Silverton (9,300ft elevation) and leads through three passes of over 10,500 feet. This route is less of a spirited driving route and much more akin to a scenic drive because of the mountain views and lack of guard rails! There are very few passing zones and the road is almost exclusively a single lane road in each direction. Please do not expect high speeds or any sort of spirited driving along this stretch of road! Approaching the town of Ouray, CO is quite a view and will serve as a great destination for our Saturday group drive and photo opportunity. More details to be posted about this ‘extended drive’. This will be one route that you don’t want to miss!
Purgatory Resort has an array of amenities that will be accessible for all participants choosing to stay on the property, including a Heated Outdoor Pool and Waterslide, Fitness Center, an outdoor Alpine slide, Lift access to the top of the mountain, as well as access to hiking and biking trails. During the summer months, special activities are available as well, including a Zipline and Ropes Course, a small Mini-Golf course and even a mechanical Bull!
On the property there are also souvenir shops and dining for guests to enjoy. This includes the slopeside restaurant of Purgy’s, Bear Bar & Grille, Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery, as well as the Village Market & Deli. The plethora of options means that everybody will have the ability to order food that suites their needs and dietary restrictions. The shopping on the property includes Alpine Chic, Purgatory Sports, Cycle Works Bike Shop, Halfway to Heaven, Altitude O2 Oxygen Bar, and Kendall Mountain Liquors.
Fortunately, Purgatory Resort also has a broad variety of rooms available for participants. This includes standard hotel style rooms, studio apartment style rooms, 1 to 5 bedroom penthouse layout suites with up to 2000 square feet of living space and a full kitchen or kitchenette, as well as private restrooms for each.
The housing available is offered at excellent rates for all Drive 4 Corners 2018 participants. The featured accommodations are described below, but Purgatory can answer all questions regarding room offerings. CLICK HERE for a map of the property.
| Room | Rate | Fri Aug 24 |
Sat Aug 25 |
Sun Aug 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purgatory Lodge | ||||
| Two Bedroom (Sleeps 6) | $181.00 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Three Bedroom (Sleeps 8) | $245.00 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Four Bedroom (Sleeps 8) | $287.00 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Four Bedroom Private Residents Club (Sleeps 10) | $315.00 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Purgatory Village | ||||
| King Hotel (Sleeps 2) | $63.00 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Studio for two (Sleeps 2) | $63.00 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Studio for four (Sleeps 4) | $75.00 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| One Bedroom (Sleeps 4) | $84.00 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Two Bedroom (Sleeps 6) | $126.00 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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