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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Overview

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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

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.

Elevation

Summit

10441ft
Vertical Drop

1410ft
Base

9031ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

50%

Advanced Runs

30%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

280 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 6
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 1
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 3
Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 155

87544 Los Alamos

New Mexico

United States

Phone: (505) 662-5725

ski@skipajarito.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/17/2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/01/2012

Projected Days Open: 117

Days Open Last Year: 21

Years Open: 69

Average Snowfall: 100"

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Reviews

by jasonbuchta 6th February 2012
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 4
New Mexico's Hidden Gem

Pros: Terrian, Snow, Lack of Crowds, Home Town Atmosphere
Cons: Lack of good beginner terrian
by ski2live 28th December 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
Pajarito, one of my favs

Pros: No crowds, steeps and bumps, greate for kids
Cons: Cafe is a waste of time and money
by nmspawn 26th December 2011
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 0
- All Mtn. Terrain 0
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Dec 21 visit

Pros: nice snow
Cons: limited run access for boarders
by misplacedTexan 19th August 2011
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 1
Fantastic Day Area

Pros: No crowd, fun runs, gorgeous views
Cons: No snowmaking, small vertical