Angel Fire Resort vs Taos Ski Valley
Angel Fire Resort and Taos Ski Valley 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 | Taos Ski Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Good |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Angel Fire Resort
Limited
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Intermediates
Angel Fire Resort
Good
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Experts
Angel Fire Resort
Not ideal
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Off-piste
Angel Fire Resort
Not ideal
Taos Ski Valley
Limited
Terrain Park
Angel Fire Resort
Not ideal
Taos Ski Valley
Not ideal
Families
Angel Fire Resort
Limited
Taos Ski Valley
Limited
Snow Confidence
Angel Fire Resort
Good
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Budget
Angel Fire Resort
Not ideal
Taos Ski Valley
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Angel Fire Resort | Taos Ski Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 53 km | 43.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 640 m | 749 m |
| Lifts | 8 | 70 |
| Top elevation | 3262 m | 3606 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €162 | €180 |
Piste
Angel Fire Resort
53 km
Taos Ski Valley
43.3 km
Vertical drop
Angel Fire Resort
640 m
Taos Ski Valley
749 m
Lifts
Angel Fire Resort
8
Taos Ski Valley
70
Top elevation
Angel Fire Resort
3262 m
Taos Ski Valley
3606 m
Snow reliability
Angel Fire Resort
very reliable snow
Taos Ski Valley
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Angel Fire Resort
No data
Taos Ski Valley
No data
Day pass
Angel Fire Resort
€162
Taos Ski Valley
€180
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.