Angel Fire Resort vs Pajarito Mountain
Angel Fire Resort and Pajarito Mountain are neighbouring resorts in New Mexico - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Angel Fire Resort | Pajarito Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Excellent |
Beginners
Angel Fire Resort
Limited
Pajarito Mountain
Limited
Intermediates
Angel Fire Resort
Good
Pajarito Mountain
Good
Experts
Angel Fire Resort
Not ideal
Pajarito Mountain
Limited
Off-piste
Angel Fire Resort
Not ideal
Pajarito Mountain
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Angel Fire Resort
Not ideal
Pajarito Mountain
Not ideal
Families
Angel Fire Resort
Limited
Pajarito Mountain
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Angel Fire Resort
Good
Pajarito Mountain
Good
Budget
Angel Fire Resort
Not ideal
Pajarito Mountain
Excellent
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Angel Fire Resort | Pajarito Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 53 km | 33.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 640 m | 445 m |
| Lifts | 8 | 6 |
| Top elevation | 3262 m | 3182 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €162 | €15 |
Piste
Angel Fire Resort
53 km
Pajarito Mountain
33.8 km
Vertical drop
Angel Fire Resort
640 m
Pajarito Mountain
445 m
Lifts
Angel Fire Resort
8
Pajarito Mountain
6
Top elevation
Angel Fire Resort
3262 m
Pajarito Mountain
3182 m
Snow reliability
Angel Fire Resort
very reliable snow
Pajarito Mountain
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Angel Fire Resort
No data
Pajarito Mountain
No data
Day pass
Angel Fire Resort
€162
Pajarito Mountain
€15
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Angel Fire Resort if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Pajarito Mountain if...
you're watching the budget.