Pajarito Mountain vs Red River Ski Area
Pajarito Mountain and Red River Ski Area 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 | Pajarito Mountain | Red River Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Limited |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Excellent | Not ideal |
Beginners
Pajarito Mountain
Limited
Red River Ski Area
Good
Intermediates
Pajarito Mountain
Good
Red River Ski Area
Limited
Experts
Pajarito Mountain
Limited
Red River Ski Area
Limited
Off-piste
Pajarito Mountain
Not ideal
Red River Ski Area
Limited
Terrain Park
Pajarito Mountain
Not ideal
Red River Ski Area
Not ideal
Families
Pajarito Mountain
Not ideal
Red River Ski Area
Limited
Snow Confidence
Pajarito Mountain
Good
Red River Ski Area
Good
Budget
Pajarito Mountain
Excellent
Red River Ski Area
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Pajarito Mountain | Red River Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 33.8 km | 27.4 km |
| Vertical drop | 445 m | 494 m |
| Lifts | 6 | 7 |
| Top elevation | 3182 m | 3134 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €15 | €180 |
Piste
Pajarito Mountain
33.8 km
Red River Ski Area
27.4 km
Vertical drop
Pajarito Mountain
445 m
Red River Ski Area
494 m
Lifts
Pajarito Mountain
6
Red River Ski Area
7
Top elevation
Pajarito Mountain
3182 m
Red River Ski Area
3134 m
Snow reliability
Pajarito Mountain
very reliable snow
Red River Ski Area
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Pajarito Mountain
No data
Red River Ski Area
No data
Day pass
Pajarito Mountain
€15
Red River Ski Area
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Pajarito Mountain if...
you're watching the budget.