Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrol members and candidates with Gnar, their trusty canine friend their Friday afternoon after hauling ski patrol gear off the mountain as the season ends. Photo by Eric Schaller

New snow from Thursday’s storm made for great skiing Friday even though the Pajarito Mountain is now closed. Photo by Eric Schaller

Pajarito Mountain Ski Patroller Eric Schaller and his dog, Gnar on the mountain Friday. Courtesy photo

Pajarito Mountain Ski Patroller JoAnna O’Neill takes a break from skiing Friday afternoon to play with Gnar, who clearly also loves the snow. Photo by Eric Schaller