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The Balsams

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The Balsams Ski Resort Guide

The Balsams, United States

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift841m2,759ft
Resort Height535m1,755ft
 Nearest AirportsLa Guardia NY and JFK New York
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The Balsams

The ski area of The Balsams is at an altitude of 535m1,755ft.

Summary

The Balsams has direct access to 13 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.

The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.

Skiing

The Balsams offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

The Balsams offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in The Balsams.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in The Balsams is 3km2 miles long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in The Balsams?

The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 2 April, with around 45cm18in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

The Balsams Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 3 
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 4 
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 6 
Cross Country
Total Length
95km59 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
4

Altitudes & Slopes

The Balsams Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift841m2,759ft
Lowest Piste535m1,755ft
Resort Altitude (The Balsams)535m1,755ft
Max Vertical306m1,004ft

Ski Slope Aspects

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The Balsams has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for The Balsams
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is The Balsams?

This ski resort is in North Hempstead, Nassau, United States.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to The Balsams is La Guardia NY, 24 minutes drive away.

JFK New York, Long Island, Westchester Co, Newark Liberty, Stewart, Tweed-New Haven, Lehigh Valley, Bradley and Philadelphia airports are all within three hours drive.

JFK New York, La Guardia NY, Long Island, Newark Liberty and Westchester Co are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The four ski lifts are able to uplift 2,250 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is The Balsams open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

The Balsams