Pajarito Mountain vs Ski Apache
Pajarito Mountain and Ski Apache 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 | Ski Apache |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Good |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Excellent | Not ideal |
Beginners
Pajarito Mountain
Limited
Ski Apache
Limited
Intermediates
Pajarito Mountain
Good
Ski Apache
Good
Experts
Pajarito Mountain
Limited
Ski Apache
Good
Off-piste
Pajarito Mountain
Not ideal
Ski Apache
Limited
Terrain Park
Pajarito Mountain
Not ideal
Ski Apache
Not ideal
Families
Pajarito Mountain
Not ideal
Ski Apache
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Pajarito Mountain
Good
Ski Apache
Good
Budget
Pajarito Mountain
Excellent
Ski Apache
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Pajarito Mountain | Ski Apache |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 33.8 km | 31.5 km |
| Vertical drop | 445 m | 546 m |
| Lifts | 6 | 50 |
| Top elevation | 3182 m | 3493 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
Ski Apache
31.5 km
Vertical drop
Pajarito Mountain
445 m
Ski Apache
546 m
Lifts
Pajarito Mountain
6
Ski Apache
50
Top elevation
Pajarito Mountain
3182 m
Ski Apache
3493 m
Snow reliability
Pajarito Mountain
very reliable snow
Ski Apache
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Pajarito Mountain
No data
Ski Apache
No data
Day pass
Pajarito Mountain
€15
Ski Apache
€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.