Ratings of Cross Country Ski Areas in New Mexico

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Ratings are submitted by skiers who have visited the areas listed in Cross Country Skiing in New Mexico.

Number of ratings for this region: 3

Name of XC Area: Pajarito Mountain Nordic Area
Area number: NM6
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2005
Trails that I skied: All
My favorite trails: A to L and lower Canada Bonita road
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Spectacular views, peaceful, challenging without being treacherous, well maintained
What I disliked: Some users not respecting the no-dogs rule on the upper groomed trails
Comments: Camp May road to ski area riddled with potholes. Need to watch out for oncoming traffic swerving to avoid potholes.
Submitted by: L P
from:
Date submitted: Jan 16, 2005

Name of XC Area: Angel Fire Resort
Area number: NM7
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Dec, 2003
Trails that I skied: all
My favorite trails: I25
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Fair
Rating: 3.5 stars
What I liked: scenery
What I disliked: rocky
Comments:
Submitted by: hd
from:
Date submitted: Dec 29, 2003

Name of XC Area: Pajarito Mountain Nordic Area
Area id: NM6
Times that I skied there: Several
Date that I last skied there: Dec, 2001
Sections skied: All
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
Favourite trails: Meadow Loop, Dave's Dogleg, TJ's Detour, Lower Road
What I liked: Scenery in upper meadow is spectacular, serenity in the woods is very therapeutic. Trails are very interesting and fun to ski.
What I disliked: Recent winters have been inconsistent with the snow. Last year was great (00-01), but so far this year (01-02) is a bit thin.
Comments: All amenities are at the alpine ski area at the beginning of the trail system.

Skiing only is the rule on marked trails, but snowshoeing and dogs are allowed on the Canada Bonita Lower Road up to the meadow and into the Jemez backcountry. Trails are built and maintained by the Los Alamos Nordic Ski Club.

Accomodations are available in nearby Los Alamos, or in Espanola (30 minutes), Santa Fe (45 minutes), or rural Jemez Springs (45 minutes).
Submitted by: Clay Moseley
from: Los Alamos, NM
Date submitted: Dec 6, 2001