About Angel Fire
Angel Fire is a ski resort in New Mexico. It offers 2,077 feet of vertical drop, 560 skiable acres, 80 marked runs, served by 7 lifts, with an average of about 210" of snow a year. The LeBus family developed Angel Fire from former ranch land and opened the resort in 1966. It grew into a four-season northern New Mexico destination. Angel Fire combines family terrain, night skiing, multiple terrain parks and extensive snowmaking coverage.
Why Visit Angel Fire?
- 80 runs with 2,077ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 210"
- 560 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 7 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Angel Fire, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
10,676ft
Summit Elevation
3,254m
8,599ft
Base Elevation
2,621m
2,077ft
Vertical Drop
633m
560 acres
Skiable Area
226.62 ha
80
Total Runs
3.2mi
Longest Run
5.15km
7
Lifts
210"
Avg. Snowfall
533cm annually
How Angel Fire compares
Terrain Breakdown
21%
56%
23%
●Beginner
21% of trails
■Intermediate
56% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
23% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 13, 2025
Closing DayMarch 29, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Angel Fire
By Car
Angel Fire is in New Mexico, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude36.3928
Longitude-105.2833
RegionNew Mexico, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Angel Fire trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Angel Fire averages 210" of snowfall a year.
Angel Fire rates 21% of its terrain as beginner, across 80 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Angel Fire averages 210" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 10,676 ft.
Angel Fire is located in New Mexico, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 36.3928, -105.2833.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Angel Fire, plus any places we've researched.
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