Balsam Lake Fire Tower, NY — Backcountry Skiing the Catskills

Feb 24, 2026 | Balsam Lake Mountain, Catskills, NY • I was told this is the most fun mountain to ski, when it comes to backcountry skiing in the Catskills. Well, well, well. The nature provided the cushie whites, but it came with a twist.

Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKqCf9fdTCDmys3r7
Trailhead: Trailhead: 12 Balsam Mtn Camp Rd, Margaretville, NY 12455
OnX: https://webmap.onxmaps.com/backcountry/share/content?share_id=01KPY30BFX0X87QXZB17WETE0N
All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/balsam-lake-mountain-via-dry-brook-ridge-trail--2?u=i&sh=vuxtty
Stash's Podcast:


Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:31 Starting Uphill
03:08 Final Stretch Uphill
04:52 Summit / Fire Tower
06:39 The View
07:30 Skiing Down
10:35 Outro


Music: Epidemic Sound
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