In the summer of 2011 , the Las Conchas Fire burned a portion of the ski area . The fire burned ten of the mountain 's 44 runs , and damaged two chairlifts . The most significant damage occurred on the mountain 's east side , in the Townsight area . Despite fire damage , Pajarito Mountain opened for the 2011-2012 season with four lifts operating and 34 runs open
Las Conchas Fire
Las Conchas Fire
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area