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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Ski Resort

NEW MEXICO / PAJARITO MOUNTAIN SKI AREA

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Nearby:

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Elevation
9,031'
Base
10,441'
Summit
1,410'
Vertical Drop
Trails
53
267 Acres
Lifts
6
4 Types
Snowfall
75"
Annual Snowfall
12"
Nov
15"
Dec
22"
Jan
20"
Feb
16"
Mar

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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

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Important Dates

Projected opening date

Nov 08, 2025

Projected closing date

Mar 29, 2026

Projected Days Open

117

Days Open Last Year

89

Years Open

68

Average Snowfall

75"

Terrain

Runs in Total
53
Longest Run
1.1 mi
Skiable Terrain
267 ac
Snow Making
21 ac

Lifts

6

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

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Reviews

Dustin

I grew up on pajarito and it is where I learned how to ski and snowboard. After teaching my self to snowboard on the steep bumpy terrain I applied to be a snowboard instructor in Taos ski valley (a resort that is world renown for it's ski and board school). In other words learn on paja and dominate the rest of the mountains. I have also been to many resorts and ski areas in new Mexico and Colorado. And I will say I always end up coming back to paja. The terrain difficulty is second only to taos ( including Colorado mountains) and if you learn to snowboard hear you can enjoy your self on any mountain. Be ready for a challenging step and exciting experience. Remember that pajarito IS NOT a resort. They do have a restaurant, but no alcohol sales except during events and no lodging on the mountain. Los Alamos is only 5 miles away however, And while you're there check out the WWII museum where the atomic bombs are on display. ( Los Alamos is where the atomic bombs were made)

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