Pajarito Mountain Ski Area vs Sipapu

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area (New Mexico) and Sipapu (New Mexico) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatPajarito Mountain Ski AreaSipapu
Vertical drop1,453 ft (443 m)1,060 ft (323 m)
Summit elevation10,430 ft9,255 ft
Base elevation8,976 ft8,196 ft
Lifts66
Runs6240
Beginner terrain29%29%
Intermediate terrain44%51%
Expert terrain27%20%
Night skiingNoNo

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,453 ft vs 1,060 ft); Pajarito Mountain Ski Area has more runs (62 vs 40); Pajarito Mountain Ski Area skews more expert (27% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Pajarito Mountain Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
SipapuNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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