Pajarito Mountain Ski Area vs Ski Cloudcroft

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

StatPajarito Mountain Ski AreaSki Cloudcroft
Vertical drop1,453 ft (443 m)630 ft (192 m)
Summit elevation10,430 ft8,960 ft
Base elevation8,976 ft8,330 ft
Lifts62
Runs6226
Beginner terrain29%32%
Intermediate terrain44%40%
Expert terrain27%28%
Night skiingNo-

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,453 ft vs 630 ft); Pajarito Mountain Ski Area has more runs (62 vs 26); Ski Cloudcroft skews more expert (28% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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