Resorts Gunstock
Area Profile
Gunstock's tradition of family skiing began during 1937, when the first snowtrains arrived at Laconia. Gunstock has grown into a high quality ski area, still catering to families, mostly from the Boston area, and offers one of the region's largest night-skiing operations. Gunstock invested $4.2 million in expansion last season, including: a new high-speed detachable quad chair, updating snowmaking system, 75 percent more freestyle terrain, and new lights for around 25 acres of night terrain.
Lodging Profile
No accommodations are available on site. 18 motels with 1,000 beds located within a 15-minute drive.
Services Profile
Full cafeteria with a snackbar in the base lodge. Two lounges and an Italian restaurant also available on site. Ski shop rental and repair, demo center, ski/boarding schools and instruction, adaptive ski programs, and day care for ages 6 months and up. Boutique, shops, liquor, and bank nearby. First aid at the area, hospital 6 miles away.
Area Recreation Profile
Cross country skiing, night skiing/riding, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing, movies, sledding, snowmobiling, and swimming nearby. Area has four FIS-approved ski jumps, snowboarding halfpipe, and tubing park.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding is allowed with a terrain park and halfpipe available. Various contests take place throughout the season.
Cross Country Profile
Over 50 kilometers of trails for all levels of skiers along with telemark and backcountry tours. Learn-to-Ski packages available. Rental shops containing modern skis, boots, and poles.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
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Top: 2300 FT Bottom: 900 FT Vertical Drop: 1400 FT Skiable Terrain: 220 acres Number of Runs: 51 Snow Making: 176 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 2 Capacity: 8445 |
Beginner Runs: 12% Intermediate Runs: 61% Advanced Runs: 0% Expert Runs: 27% Average Snowfall: 100 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 127 Year Open: 1937 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Gunstock | |
Contact Information
Gunstock
Address:719 Cherry Valley Rd Gilford, NH, 03247-Phone: (800) GUNSTOCK
Email: gunstock@gunstock.com
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