Peak Elevation
2,763 ft
842 m
Vertical Drop
1,000 ft
305 m
Skiable Area
250 ac
101 ha
Avg Snowfall
250 in
635 cm
Lifts
4
The Balsams - Wilderness Weather Forecast
About
The Balsams - Wilderness is a historic, non-operational ski area in New Hampshire, United States. Ski operations are not active. It last operated in 2011 when the resort closed; a long-running redevelopment effort led by Les Otten has proposed reviving and greatly expanding the ski area, but as of 2024 the project remained stalled with no confirmed reopening date.
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Difficulty Breakdown
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Operated by Balsams redevelopment team
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does The Balsams - Wilderness have?
The Balsams - Wilderness has 4 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 2,250 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at The Balsams - Wilderness?
The Balsams - Wilderness has a vertical drop of 1,000 feet (305 meters).
What is the peak elevation of The Balsams - Wilderness?
The summit of The Balsams - Wilderness sits at 2,763 feet (842 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does The Balsams - Wilderness have?
The Balsams - Wilderness has 16 marked trails, totaling roughly 15 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at The Balsams - Wilderness?
The Balsams - Wilderness covers 250 acres (101 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does The Balsams - Wilderness offer night skiing?
No, The Balsams - Wilderness does not offer night skiing.
Does The Balsams - Wilderness have snowmaking?
Yes, The Balsams - Wilderness has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does The Balsams - Wilderness get each year?
The Balsams - Wilderness averages around 250 inches (635 cm) of snowfall per season.
