Balsams Wilderness   This resort is really nice with long narrow runs through the forest. I has a very natural and outdoorsy feel. Says Carl. Balsams Wilderness is closed to all alpine skiing operations as of 2011. However plans are in the works to reopen it. Says New England Skier 13 Tue, 25 Nov 2014. Balsams Wilderness has a moderate array of ski slopes and a comparatively small sum of ski lifts. The 1,000 feet of drop is not too bad; Balsams Wilderness makes excellent     use of it all. Balsams Wilderness gets snowfall close to the local average each winter season. The astonishing yearly snowfall of 21 feet is plenty for really perfect depth. The 14 runs at this ski mountain are magnificent. All of the 4 good ski lifts are enjoyable to hitch a ride with. The snowboarding and the skiing in New Hampshire is a lot of fun the whole ski season. With 87 acres of skiing area, it's more of a petite style ski resort. The nearest ski resort featuring a more sky-scraping drop from top to bottom is 30 miles away. Balsams Wilderness is a more inviting than average ski area in possession of a drop from top to bottom that's in the region of average compared to other   east coast ski resorts. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to travel a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations before heading out, you're all set. This ski hill has a much lower than average proportion of hard runs and a much higher than average fraction of easy ski slopes. The gorgeous loveliness of the New Hampshire hills and the thrill of gliding down a slope are incentive enough to come here to ski. The snow-white hills of New Hampshire are a wonderful site for skiing and snowboarding. The Green Mountains and its hills is a view worth seeing. Balsams Wilderness is a family friendly ski resort with a lot of intermediate or beginner ski trails. In winter the Green Mountains is a complete skiing and snowboarding paradise. Getting a great workout and just hanging out with your skiing buddies have folks coming here. Since you're on this web page you are in all probability into skiing or snowboarding, either way, in this general neighborhood, you'll encounter lots of ski areas. Please refer to the ski map of Balsams Wilderness on this page for info.          Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Balsams Wilderness ski area Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Balsams Wilderness ski area.   Ski Areas Near Balsams Wilderness ski area: Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 30 miles away    2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    45% Intermediate    25% Beginner Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 31 miles away    1500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 100 runs    46% Expert & Adv.    29% Intermediate    25% Beginner Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 36 miles away    1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs    34% Expert & Adv.    33% Intermediate    33% Beginner Sunday River, Maine , 38 miles away    2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs    33% Expert & Adv.    36% Intermediate    31% Beginner Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 39 miles away    1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs    33% Expert & Adv.    47% Intermediate    20% Beginner Burke Mountain, Vermont , 42 miles away    2011 foot drop, 4 lifts, 45 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    45% Intermediate    25% Beginner Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 42 miles away    1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    44% Intermediate    36% Beginner Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 42 miles away    2180 foot drop, 9 lifts, 72 runs    32% Expert & Adv.    47% Intermediate    21% Beginner Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 45 miles away    2100 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs    16% Expert & Adv.    64% Intermediate    20% Beginner Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 46 miles away    2020 foot drop, 11 lifts, 52 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    60% Intermediate    20% Beginner   Whitewater Near Balsams Wilderness ski area: Mohawk River, Coos County , 1 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Colebrook) Androscoggin River, Coos County , 12 miles away, Class II - 2.4 miles long (Pontook) Androscoggin River, Coos County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Bragg's Bay to Pontook)   Trails Near Balsams Wilderness ski area: Mount Cabot Trail, Coos , 19 miles away York Pond Trail, Coos , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Balsams Wilderness ski area: Colebrook Country Club, Colebrook , 13 miles away