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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Overview

  • 3.7

  • 17 Reviews
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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

No lodging is available at the ski area, but can be found in nearby Los Alamos or White Rock, or farther away in Santa Fe.

Elevation

  • Summit
    10441ft
  • Vertical Drop
    1410ft
  • Base
    9031ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

50%

Advanced Runs

30%

Expert Runs

0%

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

     

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Pajarita, Pajaritos, Pajaroto, Pajarrito

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