The Balsams Ski Resort Guide
The Balsams, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 841m2,759ft |
| Resort Height | 535m1,755ft |
| Nearest Airports | La 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 2cm1in, expected on 24 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
The Balsams Ski Area
| 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
| Highest Lift | 841m2,759ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 535m1,755ft |
| Resort Altitude (The Balsams) | 535m1,755ft |
| Max Vertical | 306m1,004ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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The Balsams has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| 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, Philadelphia and Bradley 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.
