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Angel Fire vs Red River

Red River excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Angel Fire offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Red River leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Red River

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Red River

72.3" average season

Best Terrain
Angel Fire

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Red River

$79 day pass

Easiest Access
Angel Fire

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Red River

Charming, walkable village

Angel Fire
New Mexico, USA
$$Independent
Red River
New Mexico, USA
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.5
8.5
Walkability
8.0
9.0
Village Vibe
7.5
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
2,077'
1,600'
Skiable Area
560 ac
290 ac
Green Runs
25%
30%
Trails
83
63
Lifts
6
7

Getting There

Airport
ABQ
ABQ
Drive Time
2.5h
3h
Road Ease
7.0
6.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$89
$79
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Angel Fire

64"

avg season

2024-25 season

59.4" total

93%

Red River

72.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

63.5" total

88%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
72"36"0"
Angel Fire
Red River

Key Insights

Red River excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Angel Fire offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Red River's walkability score (9.0) exceeds Angel Fire's (8.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Red River's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds Angel Fire's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Angel Fire offers more terrain variety (560 acres vs 290 acres)

Best For

Angel Fire

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (560 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

Red River

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

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