Recreation

Ski Conditions At Pajarito, Purgatory, Sipapu

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Pajarito. Courtesy photo

Purgatory. Courtesy photo

Sipapu. Courtesy photo

SKI News:

Pajarito
* POWDER ALERT: 5″ of snow accumulated today, storm total 15″
* Open Fridays – Sundays
* Snow report
* Early Season rates are $29 for all ages
* Deals: Active Military 50 percent Off and FREE Lodging 
* Events
* Follow us at Pajarito Mountain (Facebook), @SkiPajarito (Twitter and Instagram) for the latest updates.

Purgatory
* POWDER ALERT: 14″ Read More

Scenes From Sunday’s Jingle Bell Rock ‘N Run

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The crowd takes off in Sunday’s Jingle Bell Rock ‘N Run hosted by the Los Alamos High School Band to raise money for their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C.  The fun run included a choice of 5K or 1 mile runs and is modeled after the popular Rock and Roll marathons featuring live music along the routes.  Students from LAHS and Los Alamos Middle School played holiday tunes for the runners. The runs started and finished at LAMS. The Governor’s Office nominated the ‘Topper Marching Band to play July 4, 2016 in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Proceeds Read More

Fresh Christmas Trees At VCNP This Weekend

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VCNP News:

Los Amigos de Valles Caldera’s Christmas Tree forest restoration project has been so successful that we need to cut more trees! Freshly cut trees of all sizes will be available at the Valle Grande Staging Area, off N.M. 4 between mile marker 39 and 40, Dec. 12-13, and Dec. 19-20. Los Amigos will be there 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

The trees will generally be White Fir. Suggested donations are between $25 and $35 – cash or check only.

This is part of our helping the Valles Caldera National Preserve to thin overgrown forested areas to protect it from further large wildfires. The Las Conchas Read More

Council Launches CIP Public Outreach Program

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Los Alamos County Council will host seven public outreach listening sessions beginning in January related to Capital Improvement Projects for the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Local resident and coach Russ Nolan speaks to council during public comment Tuesday night on the importance of recreational activities for youth and the need to upgrade the ice rink. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos County Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to hold seven public meetings to seek community input Read More

LA Mountaineers Potpourri/Holiday Party Dec. 16

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Jason Halladay stands on top of the Great Potato in New Mexico. Courtesy photo

LA MOUNTAINEERS News:

Canyoneering in Moab, rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, climbing the Snake Dike in Yosemite, skiing the Canterbury Club Ski Fields in New Zealand, climbing the Via Ferratas in Europe, and climbing the Great Potato in New Mexico: a “potpourri” of exciting, diverse adventures by the Los Alamos Mountaineers will be featured in this month’s club meeting.

The annual Mountaineers Potpourri is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.16 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.

Potpourri is a medley, consisting Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Closes El Cajete Mine Area

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SFNF News:

The Santa Fe National Forest today issued a temporary closure order for the El Cajete pumice mine in the Jemez Ranger District. 

The restricted area, a total of 87 acres, runs north along N.M. 4 between the Sierra Los Pinos subdivision and mile post 34. 

The closure will allow reclamation efforts on the site, including erosion control and revegetation, to stabilize. The order will stay in effect until Oct. 31, 2017, unless it is rescinded earlier.

All activities are prohibited within the closure area. The closure area is fenced on all four sides, and closure signs will be Read More

Pajarito, Purgatory & Sipapu Now Open

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Pajarito Ski Hill. Photo by Skip Wecksung
 
SKI News:
 
Pajarito:
  • Open Fridays – Sundays
  • Snow report
  • Early Season rates are $29 for all ages
  • Deals: Active Military 50% Off and FREE Lodging 
  • Events
  • News: This year, Pajarito Mountain expanded its water collection system and the Los Alamos ski area has accumulated more water than it has ever before, which means mountain crews will be making more snow than ever before. The Los Alamos ski area is also building a new trail on the west side of the mountain, providing a gentle slope that’s ideal for beginners.
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Los Alamos Makes National Geographic’s ‘Best Secret Ski Towns of North America’ List

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Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Jason Halladay

 

By Aaron Teasdale
National Geographic

Most people haven’t heard of these towns, which is just fine with the skiers and boarders that live and play there.

These are the places without gloss, the unknown gems, where the locals are friendly and shops are locally owned. Some have terrain for everyone, while many are for experts with avalanche training. Typically reached via long miles of scenic driving, they all deliver some of the most unspoiled skiing North America has to offer.

Los Alamos: Best for Cold War history buffs with a taste for green chilies. Read More

Small Business Profile: Fusion Multisport Gets Shoppers To The Next Level In Outdoor Adventure

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Brad and Rose Nyenhuis in the shoe department of Fusion Multisport. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 

Fusion Multisport owners Brad and Rose Nyenhuis arrived in Los Alamos Aug. 27, 2013.

“We came to Los Alamos to live close to mountains and open up a sports store,” Brad said. “We opened Fusion Multisport Nov. 21, 2013 at 106 Central Park Square.”

She’s a runner and he’s a cyclist. Rose a national class masters competitor who has an infectious love of running, outdoor sports, and fitness in general. She is a RRCA certified running coach and has been Read More