Conditions this morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy photo
Pajarito Mountain News:
- Monster Storm Brings Historic Opening To Ski Area
Pajarito Mountain will open this Saturday, Nov. 9 for its ski season, five weeks before its scheduled opening date. The mountain will open with Aspen lift.
The mountain received 29” of snow in the 72 hours, allowing the resort to get open.
“This is historic for Pajarito Mountain. It’s been about 40 years since Pajarito has been able to open before Thanksgiving,” Pajarito Mountain General Manager Jasen Bellomy said. “This is an amazing way to kick off our ski season at the little bird and conditions are going to be incredible with 15”-25” more inches of snow in the forecast.”
Lifts will operate 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- First chair photo opportunity will be at 9 a.m. at Aspen lift.
- No ski school on opening weekend
- Rentals will not be available
- The cafe will be open with limited offerings
- For more information, visit www.Pajarito.ski.
About Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
Located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and 30 minutes northwest of Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area offers 54 trails and 6 lifts, all located on 280 skiable acres on the eastern edge of the Jemez Mountains. Known for its spectacular views of the Rio Grande Valley and the Valles Caldera National Preserve, the ski area was founded and developed in the late 1950s by the Los Alamos Ski Club. The fall line and bump runs are heralded as some of the best in the state, and the mountain offers a ski school, restaurant, and an equipment rental facility. During the summer season, Pajarito Mountain is home to an extensive mountain biking trail system with lift served access and hosts several festivals throughout the summer. Pajarito is the closest resort to the Albuquerque metro area. For more information, visit www.Pajarito.ski.
