The Balsams - Wilderness

New Hampshire

- Resort Info & Mountain Stats

Mountain Statistics For The Balsams - Wilderness

Mountain Statistics
Base Elevation: 1,754 ft (535 m)
Summit Elevation: 2,760 ft (841 m)
Vertical Drop: 1,006 ft (307 m)
Skiable Area: 88 acres (36 ha)
Annual Snowfall: 225 in (572 cm)
Snowmaking: 80 %
Number of Lifts: 5
Uphill Lift Capacity: 2,250 per hour
Types of Lifts: 1 surface lift
1 Double Chair
2 Triple Chairs
Number of Trails: 21
Longest Run: 8,000 ft (2,438 m)
Trail Ratings
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are
not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
Easiest Easiest: 25 %
More Difficult More Difficult: 50 %
Most Difficult Most Difficult: 25 %
 
Area Details
Alpine Skiing: Yes Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: No Restricted Areas: No
Heli-Skiing: No Leash Required: Yes
Snowcat Skiing: No Terrain Park: Yes
Cross Country: 95 km Half Pipe: No
Snow Tubing: No  
Parks And Pipes
Terrain Park: Yes
Half Pipe: No
 
Dates And Times
Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature.
Expected Opening Date: December 2009
Expected Closing Date: March 2010
Hours of Operation: Daily: 9am - 4pm
Half Day: 9am - 12pm
Area Services
Child Care: Yes Adaptive Skier: No
Ski Lessons: Yes Snowboard Lessons: Yes
Ski Rentals: Yes Snowboard Rentals: Yes
Children's Programs: Yes Women's Programs: Yes
Nearby Lodging: Yes On U.S.F.S. Land: No

Current Weather

CLOUDS AND SUN


15°F / -9°C
Wind: WSW at 4 mph / 6 km/h 		CLOUDS AND SUN
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Snow Conditions

New Snow:

 2-4 inches

Surface:

 Packed Powder/Powder

Base:

 20-32 inches
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Trail Maps