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METALLAK: a Race as Mysterious as the Man
The Balsams’ pristine 11,000 acre backyard is the natural place to host an endurance race. The METALLAK race is adventure racing at its finest and we’re excited to host a leg of the race at The Balsams.
The Balsams Resort and Forward New Hampshire Plan
April 10, 2017
Balsams Resort lead developer Les Otten and Eversource President of NH Operations Bill Quinlan discuss the Forward NH Plan’s significant investment in the Balsams’ rebirth and how both will greatly benefit NH’s North Country.
Workforce study predicts Balsams will generate at least 1,000 jobs
March 29th, 2017
“A newly released study forecasts that revitalization of the Balsams Resort in the northern New Hampshire town of Dixville will generate 600 construction jobs and at least another 400 when the facility opens.” Read the full article by NH Business Review.
The Art of Snowmaking
March 22nd, 2016
Les Otten interviewed on Bloomberg Technology’s March 9, 2016 program, on the art and science of making perfect snow.
Completion of Work Force Study Marks Advancement of Balsams BFA Application Process
March 21st, 2017
Forward NH Plan, established by Northern Pass, provides advance funding to assist the resort with the development and move it closer to breaking ground.
The Ski Mogul Going Uphill to Beat Climate Change
December 16th, 2016
“For Otten and his partners, the stakes are higher. They have one project planned, which will, if they can pull it off, include the largest ski area in the Northeast and the first to open in New Hampshire since Bretton Woods in 1973.” Read the full article by Bloomberg Business.
There are a Lot of People Betting on The Balsams
November 14th, 2016
“A study of the economic impact of a Balsams revival shows a successful relaunch of the grand resort ‘will have created enough jobs to replace almost all of the jobs lost in Coos County over the most recent 10-year period’ by the year 2024”. Read the full article by the New Hampshire Union Leader.
150 Year-Old Balsams Resort to Live Again
September 3rd, 2016
Les Otten sat down with Fred Kocher of WMUR to discuss the plans for this 150-year-old property. When reopen The Balsams will be a Grand 4-Season Resort with golf, ski, hot baths and trail networks for motor sports.
Coos Planners Approve Balsams Village Site Plan
June 15th, 2016
“Monday’s hearing at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook also saw developers disclosing more details…” Originally published in the Caledonian Record, read on for a detailed summary of the Phase 1 restoration plans.
Coos County OKs renovations for Balsams properties
June 7th, 2016
“The renaissance of The Balsams resort moved forward Monday, with the Coos County Planning Board approving site plans to rehabilitate the Dix and Hampshire houses.” Read the full Union Leader article.