The Balsams Nordic Center Celebrates Second Year

Written by staff writer

Saturday, 24 February 2007

Located on 15,000 private acres in the Great North Woods high in NH’s majestic White Mountains, The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel takes full advantage of its unique geographic location and surrounding wilderness to offer a world-class experience to Nordic skiers.  Ninety-five kilometers of cross country ski trails – including 77 kilometers of impeccably groomed trails on diverse terrain – and New England’s most dependable snow conditions create the ideal experience for cross country skiers of all ages and abilities.      Winding through a landscape that varies more than 2,000 feet in elevation, most trails are professionally groomed to 16-feet wide and are double tracked with a wide skate lane down the middle.  Trails are marked and rated for level of difficulty.  One-third of trails are designated for beginners with heated shelters along the way, allowing families to ski together all day.  While almost half of the trail system is labeled blue for intermediate and black for advanced skiers, The Balsams’ system is unique in that it includes a rare double-black diamond with some of the steepest terrain in New England.      At The Balsams’ new Nordic Center, opened last year, both novices and more advanced cross country skiers can arrange lessons with certified pros.  In addition to skis and snowshoes, the Nordic rental shop also offers specialized equipment such as pulks, pull-behind sleds designed for touring with younger children.  A waxing station is also available.      Snowshoeing is permitted on designated trails.  For the more adventurous, touring by dog sled or horse drawn sleigh may be arranged. Articles by this Author: Learning About Weather Relaxing with Bowser Pets Do the Shopping Meeting Needs Through NEADS Inn Decadence View all articles by this author

 

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