The Balsams - Wilderness
New Hampshire
| Alpine Skiing: |
Yes |
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Snowboarding: |
Yes |
| Night Skiing: |
No |
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Restricted Areas: |
No |
| Heli-Skiing: |
No |
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Leash Required: |
Yes |
| Snowcat Skiing: |
No |
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| Cross Country: |
85 km |
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| Snow Tubing: |
No |
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| Terrain Park: |
Yes |
| Half Pipe: |
Yes |
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| Base Elevation: |
1,754 ft |
|
(535 m) |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,760 ft |
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(841 m) |
| Vertical Drop: |
1,006 ft |
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(307 m) |
| Skiable Area: |
88 acres |
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(36 hectares) |
| Annual Snowfall: |
225 in |
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(572 cm) |
| Snowmaking: |
80 % |
| Number of Lifts: |
6 |
| Uphill Lift Capacity: |
2,250 per hour |
| Types of Lifts: |
1 surface lift
2 T-bars
1 Double Chair
2 Triple Chairs |
| Number of Trails: |
15 |
| Longest Run: |
8,000 ft |
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(2,438 m) |
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Easiest: |
25 | % |
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More Difficult: |
50 | % |
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Most Difficult: |
25 | % |
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. |
| Expected Opening Date: | December 2008 |
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| Expected Closing Date: | March 2009 |
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| Hours of Operation: | Daily: 9am - 4pm
Half Day: 9am - 1pm & 12pm - 4pm |
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| Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature. |
| Child Care: | Yes |
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| Adaptive Skier: | Yes |
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| Lessons: |
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| Ski: | Yes |
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| Snowboard: | Yes |
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| Rentals: |
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| Ski: | Yes |
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| Snowboard: | Yes |
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| Children's Programs: | Yes |
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| Women's Programs: | Yes |
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| Nearby Lodging: | Yes |
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