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The Balsams - Wilderness Ski Area

By Mike Doyle, About.com

The Balsams - Wilderness Ski Area Description:


The Balsams - Wilderness Ski Area is located in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire with 16 ski trails and 5 glades, served by 6 lifts. With 95 kilometers of cross-country ski trails The Balsams - Wilderness is considered one of the top cross-country ski resorts in North America.

The Balsams - Wilderness Ski Area Directions / Location:


The Balsams - Wilderness Ski Area is located at 1000 Cold Spring Road, in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, approximately 220 miles from Boston, MA and 390 miles from New York City.
Directions

The Balsams - Wilderness Ski Area Statistics:


Summit Elevation: 2,760'
Vertical Drop: 1,006'
Skiable Acres: 88
Average Annual Snowfall: 225"
Trails: 16 and 5 glades
Lifts: 6
Snowmaking: 80%
Night Skiing: no

The Balsams - Wilderness Ski Area Reservations:


Lift ticket and adult and children's lesson programs are available at the resort.
Lift Tickets / Season Passes

The Balsams - Wilderness Ski Area Weather:


Conditions

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