The Balsams in the winter

Adventure Activites

One of our adventure based activities is a great way to experience our 15,000-acre estate and neighboring wilderness.  Please call ahead for pricing and availability. These activities will start up again in the spring of 2007.

 

Whitewater Rafting


Running the whitewater of a river is fun for the whole family or as a camp for children and teens. Experiencing New Hampshire's whitewater will leave lasting memories.

Whitewater Rafting Trips

The Pontook Rapids below the dam on the Androsoggin River in Dummer is a great place to experience and learn to navigate whitewater in an inflatable rubber boat. Click here to learn more.

Custom Whitewater Rafting Trips

These trips run through the Thirteen Mile Woods on the Androsoggin River in Errol. Click here to learn more.

Teens and Kids Whitewater Rafting Camps

This is a special program setup just for kids and teens. Teens share the rowing and steering experience with their guide. Whitewater survival skills are an intrical part of this learning experience. Click here to learn more.

Whitewater Kayaking


Teens & Children Whitewater Kayaking

This activity takes place on the Androsoggin River just below the Umbagog Dam in Errol, New Hampshire. You will be using rubber kayaks (Duckies) on Errol Rapids Class II and III. This is an informative and educational whitewater introduction where principles of running whitewater will be taught. Once the skills are learned the group will be free to run the rapids as many times as they like. Shuttle Service is provided. Participants should bring a dry change of clothes.

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The BALSAMS has been our favorite places for 25 years now, we love it more and more each time we come!  The Notch is an incredible, beautiful place, and your staff is just superb.  We really enjoyed hiking around all the waterfalls, then enjoying the great food.  See you again soon!

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