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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jan 29, 2006
Pros: Caters to snowboarders, gentle on beginners
Cons: Extremely limited advanced terrain, little variation, trails the width of interstates
Summary: There are three ski resorts within a half-hour or so of Taos, New Mexico. I got the chance to try two of 'em, side-by-side, one day after the other. First, we did T
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Ski Valley, then we did a day at nearby Angel ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 17, 2011
Pros: Certainly won't find the "rich and famous" here but very nice w/friendly staff.
Cons: Extremely poor management company(Resort Properties of Angel Fire).....rude owner!
Summary: Every year, our family travels to various ski destinations so we have a lot of experience with rental property. Occasionally, we’ve had minor issues with the accommodations but nothing compared to our recent(January 2011) trip to Angel Fire, New ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 26, 2003
Pros: Slopes close to lodging. Lots of good runs.
Cons: Not much night life.
Summary: We Decided to stay at Angel Fire this year for spring break. We stayed at Angel Fire the year before and decided to come back for a second try. Any were you stay in town is very close to the ski slopes,within walking distance from many condos, although ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 26, 2002
Pros: Pretty good food and service at the Resort Hotel.
Cons: Severe overcrowding, inoperative lifts, two hour lift lines.
Summary: Our family of four spent four full days at Angel Fire Resort during spring break 2001. It was a terrible disappointment, and rip-off! The main quad chair lift, the Chile Express, was not operational most of the time we were there, and when it was ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 13, 2002
Pros: Close to Texas, Nice Greens
Cons: Lack of Snow, Closed Runs, Weak Ski School
Summary: My family and I recently visited Angel Fire for 4 days starting Jan. 4, 2002. We only get to go skiing about once a year, and this was a real disappointment.
First of all, they had very little snow. Virually all of the intermediate and ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 30, 2001
Pros: Decent hotel, friendly hotel staff, decent hotel food, good ski rental service.
Cons: Broken down lifts, two hour lift lines, overcrowded children's ski school.
Summary: Over spring break this year, my family spent four full days and nights at the Angel Fire Resort Hotel. The main quad chair lift, the Chile Express, was inoperable most of that time due to electrical problems. When it was running, the lift line swelled up ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 1, 2001
Pros: Good snow making, less crowded. challenging runs.
Cons: Green or blue runs, what is the difference? Needs more charater.
Summary: Like many people writing on this resort I must split my review down the middle. Not that it has a split personality but conflicting areas of development. let me explain...
First as a ski resort I give it four stars. There is excellent snow ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 30, 2000
Pros: Fast lifts, fun runs, great ski school
Cons: not enuff STEEPS
Summary: What do you think of when you hear New Mexico? Deserts, Indians, the West, etc. Chances are you didn't think you could ski in New Mexico, but you can. Angel Fire is in the heart of New Mexico's nine ski area. Being a Taos local (Taos is 40 minutes from ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 28, 2000
Pros: many runs, vigilant helpers, two quads
Cons: boring for the non-skier, and pricey for hotel quality
Summary: Let me be clear up front that my opinion of Angel Fire is split right down the middle, because while it seems to be a good place for beginner and intermediate skiers- there's nothing for the non-skier in the family to do.
We drove 9 ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 8, 2000
Pros: -
Cons: -
Summary: Angel Fire is the first ski area we went. It was in 1997, we drove to there with our friends. We took memorable three days.
We first took beginner class because this was our first time. The teacher was very nice. My English was poorer than now, so ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 23, 2000
Pros: Ultra Friendly and no lines
Cons: Snow mostly man made
Summary: We've just returned from our annual MLK weekend trek to Angel Fire. As everyone knows by now, the lack of snow at most Colorado and New Mexico resorts has hurt the ski business there.
Now you can use that to your advantage. Angel Fire has the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 22, 2000
Pros: Great for families, beautiful scenery
Cons: Snowfall has been low the last 2 years
Summary: I first visited Angel Fire last year during spring break. Located in northern New Mexico, this quaint resort is perfect for families and offers something for everyone. Beginning skiers and snowboarders have the benefit of learning on a small bunny ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 16, 2000
Pros: Intimate, Lifts
Cons: Snow conditions
Summary: Angel Fire Resort has proven to be a great place for family skiing. Our family has skiied Angel Fire at varied times throughout the season, and have found it to be one of our favorite places to enjoy skiing together.
Positive aspects for ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 3, 2000
Pros: Awesome Place!!
Cons: None
Summary: I went to Angel Fire two years ago and forgot how awesome it was..We stayed at the main hotel and it was okay but I definately would rent one of the condos on the hill if i had a choice. Anyways we are planning a trip back there this February and I am so ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 18, 1999
Pros: Great snow of course, quick lifts, great prices
Cons: none that I have experienced
Summary: Angel Fire Ski Resort is in Northern New Mexico, near Taos. About twice a year my husband and I, and two of our boys go up there from Rio Rancho, NM for a weekend.
I love it because first of all its beautiful, like your on top of the world. There ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 3, 1999
Pros: So close to Texas. Less expensive than Colorado, rarely crowded.
Cons: Very few locals. Easier slopes than Colorado.
Summary: When I lived in Texas, my mother and I took frequent trips to Angel Fire because the Southwest Airlines tickets were a bargain compared to visiting Colorado. Throughout High School and College, I had an opportunity to ski 'single' thus cutting out any ... read more
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