Pajarito Mountain Ski Area’s most popular event, SummerFest is this Saturday, June 10. Pajarito kicked off its summer season Memorial Day weekend with lift-served mountain biking and hiking and features exciting events all summer.

 

 

SummerFest is the first of several events happening at the Los Alamos ski area this summer and one of Pajarito’s biggest events of the year. The June 10 festival includes the New Mexico Craft Brewfest, two live bands, a downhill bike race, mountain bike poker run, lift-served hiking and biking, a disc golf tournament and more.

 

SummerFest begins at 9 a.m., June 10 with the downhill bike race and lift-served hiking and biking. The New Mexico Craft Brewfest features more than a dozen local brewers including Bathtub Row, Santa Fe, Taos Mesa, La Cumbre and more.

 

The beer garden is open 1-6 p.m. with a $20 entry fee which includes a souvenir glass and a beer (there are no ATMs at Pajarito). Live music will be available starting at 12:30 p.m. with reggae band Mondo Vibrations, alongside special guest LA Jazz Project.

 

The cafe is open 1-5 p.m., June 10. ACT Shuttle will provide free transportation 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Los Alamos High School to the ski area every 30 minutes.

 

SummerFest is just one of several mountain events featuring live music and beer gardens. Throughout the summer, the Los Alamos Ski Club hosts multiple “Beer and Band” events, featuring local breweries and musicians. The Beer and Band schedule will be announced soon and posted on www.SkiPajarito.com.

 

New this year!  Pajarito is hosting a Summer Solstice Festival Wednesday, June 21 as a part of the Los Alamos County’s 100 Days of Summer promotion. Pajarito will offer lift-served biking and hiking 4-7 p.m., June 21, and will feature craft beer from Bathtub Row 5-8 p.m. and live music 6-8 p.m. by the Nomads. The cafe is open 4-7 p.m.

 

The fall-favorite, Ullr Fest, is scheduled for Sept. 23 and celebrates the upcoming winter season and features a  New Mexico Brewersfest, live music, and more activities.  

 

Pajarito Mountain offers 1,200 feet of downhill, cross country and freeride mountain bike trails. The 30-trail system is built and maintained almost entirely by local volunteers from Los Alamos, NM, and features dirt and North Shore-style trails ranging from beginner to expert. 

 

Lift-served biking and hiking is available throughout the summer on select Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 24, plus special hours June 21 and Sept. 22. Lift-served mountain biking is $25 per day, and hiking uplift is $10 per day. A mountain bike uplift pass is available for $149, which includes unlimited mountain bike uplifts at Pajarito, plus, new this year, unlimited access to Purgatory Resort’s mountain bike trails and uplift. For a complete bike and hike uplift schedule, visit Pajarito’s website.

The Pajarito Mountain cafe is open for lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays, plus Bike and Hike dates throughout the summer. Known for its spectacular mountain views, the lodge restaurant offers American and New Mexican cuisine plus daily specials. For the latest operating hours, visit www.SkiPajarito.com.

 

For more information, call 505.662.5725 or visit www.SkiPajarito.com.