Balsams Wilderness Ski Area
Rt. 26
Dixville Notch, NH
Ph: 603-795-2143

Balsams Ski Report

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The Balsams in Dixville Notch, NH features 1 double, and 2 T-bars. Ski and Snowboard lessons and rentals available. The Balsams alpine race course is set-up for regularly scheduled NASTAR races. The annual snowfall for Dixville Notch is 250 inches and the base elevation is one of the highest in the East. Called "one of the world's 12 poshest ski resorts" by SKI Magazine, The Balsams Wilderness is considered one of the top cross-country ski resorts in North America.

Getting There: To reach Balsams/Wilderness from Boston, take I-93 north to Exit 35, then Route 3 north to Colebrook, NH and then take Route 26 East to Dixville Notch. From I-91 take the St. Johnsbury, VT exit then Route 2 East to Lancaster, NH and Route 3 North to Colebrook, NH (as above).

Balsams Wilderness	Skiing Facts
Vertical Drop:	1000 feet
Snowmaking:	80%
Acreage:	85
Number of Trails:	13 30% novice 45% intermediate 25% expert
Cross-Country Skiing:	Yes
Night Skiing:	No
Disabled Skier Program:	No
Ski School:	Yes

The cross-country skiing is great at The Balsams.

New Hampshire Ski Report

New Hampshire Ski Areas - Winter Resorts by Region
Great North Woods Region NH Ski Areas Berlin, Colebrook, Dixville, No. Stratford, Lancaster, Pittsburg
White Mountains Region NH Ski Areas North Conway, Lincoln, Waterville Valley, Franconia,Bartlett
NH Lakes Region Ski Resorts Laconia, Gilford, Plymouth, Ossipee, Meredith, Ashland, Bristol
Dartmouth / Lake Sunapee Region NH Ski Areas Lebanon, Hanover, Newbury, Enfield, Danbury, Lyme, Newport
Monadnock Region NH Ski Areas Keene, Peterborough, Hillsborough, Winchester
NH Merrimack Valley Ski Areas Manchester, Concord, Henniker, Salem, Derry
NH Seacocast Ski Areas Portsmouth, Dover, Durham, Hampton, Exeter