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Overview

Pajarito Mountain, located on the eastern slope of New Mexico's Jemez Mountain Range, is open Fridays to Sundays, as well as on federal and Christmas holidays. The mountain has an impressive 10,440 foot summit elevation as well as a 1,440 vertical drop over 300 acres of skiable terrain. Pajarito sometimes serves up prodigous powder, and offers beautiful views of the Rio Grande Valley, and small crowds. Skiers and snowboarders have access to the mountain thanks to a quad lift, triple, 3 doubles and 1 rope tow. Sitting above Los Alamos in the Jemez Mountains, it was for years the private stash of scientists and their families but has been open to the general public for more than two decades. Pajarito offers rental services, retail facilities, a café dining option and a high quality snow sports school. 

Inside Scoop

Offers ski, snowboarding, and telemarking lessons daily. Equipment and demo rentals.Dining facilities include a cafeteria, a bar, and a brown bag area in the base lodge.

Plan Your Trip

Ski Lessons

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

29"
18"
12"
6"
12"
16"
Dec
24"
Jan
21"
Feb
16"
Mar

Total Lifts: 6

Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
1

Elevation

Base
9031'
Summit
10441'
Vertical Drop
1410'

Important Dates

December 15, 20232023/12/15
Projected Opening
March 31, 20242024/03/31
Projected Closing
117
Projected Days Open
89
Days Open Last Year
67
Years Open
163"
Average Snowfall
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