Resorts Pajarito-Mountain-Sk
Area Profile
Pajarito - open only Fridays-Sundays, on federal holidays and the Christmas holidays - sometimes serves up prodigous powder and also offers beautiful views of the Rio Grande Valley, and small crowds. 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 some two decades. It appeals mostly to intermediate and novices, with little variation in pitch across its one long face, spiced by some tougher bump runs.
Lodging Profile
No lodging is available at the ski area, but is found in nearby Los Alamos or White Rock, or farther away in Santa Fe.
Services Profile
Offers ski, snowboarding, and telemarking lessons daily. Rentals are always available including demo rentals. Dining facilities include a cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch, a bar, and a brown bag area in the base lodge.
Area Recreation Profile
Review the history of Los Alamos National Laboratory, birthplace of atomic weapons, at the Bradbury Science Museum. Nearby Bandelier Nation Monument contains fascinating pre-historic ruins, including cliff dwellings, hiking trails, birding. Ice skating at the Los Alamos Ice Rink. Local area restaurants and cafes offer a selection of southwestern dishes.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding is available on all trails and in untracked powder glades.
Cross Country Profile
An extensive XC trail system into the Santa Fe National Forest begins at the western end of the area's parking lot. Many more outstanding optios in the surrpounding Jemez Mountains, including the spectacular Jemez Caldera Special Use Area.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
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Top: 10441 FT Bottom: 9031 FT Vertical Drop: 1410 FT Skiable Terrain: 280 acres Number of Runs: 40 Snow Making: 0 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 1 Capacity: 6500 |
Beginner Runs: 20% Intermediate Runs: 50% Advanced Runs: 30% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 100 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 21 Year Open: 1944 |
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