Pajarito Mountain vs Taos Ski Valley
Pajarito Mountain 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 | Pajarito Mountain | Taos Ski Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Good |
| 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
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Intermediates
Pajarito Mountain
Good
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Experts
Pajarito Mountain
Limited
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Off-piste
Pajarito Mountain
Not ideal
Taos Ski Valley
Limited
Terrain Park
Pajarito Mountain
Not ideal
Taos Ski Valley
Not ideal
Families
Pajarito Mountain
Not ideal
Taos Ski Valley
Limited
Snow Confidence
Pajarito Mountain
Good
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Budget
Pajarito Mountain
Excellent
Taos Ski Valley
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Pajarito Mountain | Taos Ski Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 33.8 km | 43.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 445 m | 749 m |
| Lifts | 6 | 70 |
| Top elevation | 3182 m | 3606 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
Taos Ski Valley
43.3 km
Vertical drop
Pajarito Mountain
445 m
Taos Ski Valley
749 m
Lifts
Pajarito Mountain
6
Taos Ski Valley
70
Top elevation
Pajarito Mountain
3182 m
Taos Ski Valley
3606 m
Snow reliability
Pajarito Mountain
very reliable snow
Taos Ski Valley
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Pajarito Mountain
No data
Taos Ski Valley
No data
Day pass
Pajarito Mountain
€15
Taos Ski Valley
€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.
Choose Taos Ski Valley if...
you want the bigger ski area.