The diversity of the friendly people in Los Alamos make chairlift conversations a fascinating bonus at this ski area. Once off the lift, you'll appreciate the variety of skiing and riding terrain, panoramic views, and - best of all - the sense of solitude on a mountain that is almost never crowded.
Scheduled Season: Thanksgiving, 2008 through March, 2009; Open Weekends & Federal Holidays,
Winter Break, closed Christmas Day
| Web site address | www.skipajarito.com | |
| ski@skipajarito.com | ||
| Information | 505-662-5725 | |
| Reservations | 800-444-0707 | |
| Out of State | 505-662-SNOW | |
| Snow conditions | 505-662-SNOW | Weather Forecast |
| Address |
Pajarito Mountain
Ski Area PO Box 155 Los Alamos, NM 87544 |
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| Base elevation | 9,200 ft. |
| Peak elevation | 10,400 ft. |
| Vertical drop | 1,410 ft. |
| Skiable acreage | 280 |
| Average annual snowfall | 125 in.; snowmaking planned for 2009/2010 |
| Number of named trails | 40 : 20% easy, 50% intermediate, 30% advanced |
| Longest trail | 2.5 miles |
| Number of lifts | 6 : 1 quad, 1 triple, 3 doubles, 2 surface handle tow |
| Ski area hours | 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays Special holiday schedule depending on snow conditions please call ahead |
| Half-day ticket hours | 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Snowboards permitted? | Yes |
| From Albuquerque | • Take Interstate 25 north to Santa Fe and
exit 282. • This is the exit for St. Francis Drive, US 285 north. Go north on St. Francis Drive through Santa Fe. Proceed north about 16 miles on US 285 to Pojoaque. • In Pojoaque the routes divide. Take NM 502 west to Los Alamos. • Proceed through the town of Los Alamos on NM 502 and look for the signs marking the ski area road on your right. • Travel time from Albuquerque is about 2 hours. |
| Full-Day | Half-Day | Beginners Lift Full Day |
Beginners Lift Half Day |
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| Adult (18-64) | $49 | $30 | TBA | TBA |
| Teen (13-17) | $40 | $30 | TBA | TBA |
| Child (7-12) | $30 | $25 | TBA | TBA |
| Seniors (65-74) | $40 | $30 | TBA | TBA |
| Children under 6 and Seniors 75+ FREE Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover |
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