Quick look rating: 4/5 Quality, 4/5 Service
Located at the base of the Purgatory Ski Resort is a cute little exercise gym. The ski resort is about 15 miles north of Durango, Colorado.
The gym does not have trainer on duty. The maintenance crew keeps this place spotless and not smelling like an unkept gym. Out in front, they have a small fresh towel rack which they keep stocked regularly of towels. The front also leads to the restrooms, lockers and showers. They have most of the walls covered with full length mirrors for you to watch your form when lifting weights.
One of the biggest plusses is the high altitude. For me there is nothing better than getting in great work outs at a high altitude before going back to a lower altitude. I always come back to a lower altitude with so much more energy, it must be the oxygen ratio. I used to watch endurance athletes from videos on there sports adventures and they used to add the element of altitude training.
Inside the gym they have a number of different cardio machines, just great for jumping 10 minutes on each one for your cardio day! They also have free standing weights, please put them back as you found them. This is a big gripe among folks that weight lift all the time, thank you!
There are plenty of other work out equipment as well, and they are always upgrading what they have on hand. If you are a "work out freak" and need special equipment, call way ahead and i'm sure they will try to help meet your needs!
Right outside the gym is the pool and hot tube to help ease those worked out muscles. I do believe that they ask for you to shower down prior to your visit to the pool and hot tub.
The Durango Mountain Club is a nice little workout facility. read more