Our sledding hill is sure to provide hours of fun and entertainment for families of all ages.
Family adventures abound at Angel Fire Resort. Whether your type of fun includes downhill skiing or a day of building snowmen, we have you covered. Angel Fire is well known for family fun. The village offers places to shop and dine, and lodging accommodations are available slope side or by the Nordic Center for your convenience. While experiencing #WeAreAngelFire, remember to bundle up and take photos of the memories that are sure to last a lifetime.
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Family Adventures: Ski Day at Angel Fire Resort
This is top on our list of Family Must-Dos for Angel Fire, because our resort is truly built for families with a spectrum of ski abilities. The mountain has over 80 trails with 21% being beginner, 56% intermediate, and 23% advanced. Ski School is the best way to introduce your littles to the world of skiing and must be booked in advance. Be sure to take home the memories that your family has made and get your photo taken by our on-mountain photographers!
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Sled in the Morning, Hot Cocoa in the Afternoon
Our sledding hill, located at the Nordic Center at the Country Club, is sure to provide hours of fun and entertainment for families of all ages. Right after a day of fun on the hill, warm up with a cocktail and hot cocoa for the kids at Elements, inside the country club. Right now you can get Elements delivered, right to your vacation home or room at the lodge! Enjoy the BEST of Angel Fire, delivered right to your dinner table. Learn more here.
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The Polar Coaster at Angel Fire Resort
Coast down our tubing hill for unrivaled family fun. More importantly, the tubing hill is the perfect photo-op for families. The hill is open from 9am – 5pm, and can be reserved for groups, just contact our Group Sales Coordinator. Children must be 42” tall and sign a waiver. If your child isn’t tall enough for tubing, consider checking out the Sledding Hill! Visit the Village Haus or El Jefe after a day of tubing for some delicious refuel.
Bundle up the kids and take them on a ride through the village they’ll never forget!
Three Day Family Adventures Itinerary
With three full days to experience Angel Fire, why not go all in and try everything the community has to offer? At the end of each day, relax with your family by playing some games in your room at The Lodge, or cozy up to the fireplace in your condo and reminisce on the magic and memories your family created together. With most events cancelled this year due to COVID-19 safety precautions, this year is all about spending quality time together outside an making memories in the snow. Follow our itinerary for ideas on how to make the most of your Angel Fire Resort ski vacation. Not sure what to pack? We’ve got you covered with our Ultimate Angel Fire Resort Vacation Packing List!
Family Adventures Day One: Sleigh Ride and Pizza Night
Bundle up the kids and take them on a ride through the village that they’ll never forget. Join Nancy Burch’s Roadrunner Tours for a ride on a horse-drawn sleigh and travel along the foothills of the Carson National Forest and through Angel Fire Resort. Bring your camera to capture photos of wildlife and the children playing in the snow. Breakfast, lunch or dinner can be arranged by request. Before or after the excursion, guests are invited to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at the Camp Fire Café.
After a day of snow play and viewing wildlife, head back to The Lodge at the base of the mountain for a family dinner at Legends. Build your own pizza or choose from a number of specialty pies and get it delivered right to your room! View the menu.
Enjoy lunch with the wildlife when you embark on a greenbelt trail adventure!
Day Two: Greenbelt Exploration and Night skiing
Sleep in and then head to The Bakery in the village of Angel Fire for a true New Mexican breakfast. Once the family is fueled up, head over to the Nordic Center at the country Club for over 12 KM of groomed, classic and skate XC ski and snowshoe trails. Lessons and rentals are available by calling (575) 377-4488. A trail map is available here. Angel Fire also has a number of ungroomed Greenbelt trails that meander through Moreno Valley. Pack a lunch or get takeout from one of the area’s restaurants and enjoy lunch with the wild life. Angel Fire is home to one of North America’s largest elk herds, so bring your camera!
Angel Fire Resort offers New Mexico’s only night skiing & snowboarding on the front side of our mountain on weekends and holidays after 5 pm. Our night skiing season kicks off on December 20th, 2020. Enjoy 50 acres of groomed terrain or hit the park! Upgrade your day ticket, or just go for a night ride.
Family Adventures Day Three: Family Ski Day and Game Night
Try and plan your family’s next vacation around Angel Fire Resort’s non-peak periods to avoid the crowds. But if the powder flu strikes, and your family is itching to play in the snow, any time is the best time to visit Angel Fire Resort. Pro Tip: Before a day on the slopes, make sure to reserve your rentals, lift tickets, tubing tickets online in advance. Don’t forget to have breakfast to fuel the day’s adventures. If you’re staying at The Lodge, stop by The Village Haus for a hearty breakfast burrito, made in-house. Or at the Lift Café for some Starbucks coffee. After breakfast, drop off the kids at their ski lesson, or hop on the Chile Express all together and cruise our trails of perfect corduroy.
Take a break midday at The Summit Haus, and pose for a souvenir family photo with one of our photographers. Grab a bite to eat with the most incredible views of Moreno Valley and Wheeler Peak as the backdrop. After lunch, ski down to the base area and warm up with a hot beverage from the Village Haus.
After the end of a long day, return to your lodging and pick up some cards or a board game from a shop in the village. Most rentals have fireplaces, therefore, roast some s’mores and tell stories of the day.
NOTES FOR THE 2020-2021 SEASON:
- All Angel Fire dining will be operating at limited capacity.
- Face coverings are required and must be worn in all public spaces and when not seated at your table.
- Take-out, online ordering, home delivery, and room service at The Lodge will be available.
- All hours and operations are subject to change based on the most current New Mexico Public Health Orders. For the latest information, please click here.
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