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The Balsams Ski Resort, Dixville Notch |
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The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel is unlike any other ski resort in New England: a grand hotel on a huge private estate of mountains, forests and lakes. |
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Among The Balsams many winter pleasures are its 18 alpine (downhill) ski trails on a 1000-foot (305-meter) vertical drop served by four lifts (two triple chairs and two surface lifts). About half the trails are black or double-black diamond. They can make snow on 80% of the trails. The snowboarders' terrain park has a tabletop and rails. Nordic skiing (cross-country) is a strong point as well, with 59 miles (95 km) of wide trails, 90% of which are tracked and groomed, with cozy, convenient heated trail shelters along the way. Whatever your skill level, from rank beginner to experienced adventurer, there are trails and loops for you, and plenty of space so you won't be bumping into crowds along the way. Nearly half of the trail system is blue trails for intermediate and ambitious cross-country skiers. Most of the rest is advanced, offering challenging terrain for a great ski experience. If skiing is not your thing, there's ice skating on a lighted rink, and some of northern New Hampshire's 600 miles (966 km) of snowmobiling trails traverse The Balsams estate. You can rent a snowmobile in the nearby town of Errol NH. Ski and snowboard rentals and lessons are available. The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel
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Above, view
from the summit at The Balsams Ski Resort,
Dixville Notch NH.
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