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.

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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.

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Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 127

Days Open Last Year: 127

Years Open: 71

Average Snowfall: 100"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 12%

Intermediate Runs: 61%

Advanced Runs: 0%

Expert Runs: 27%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 7

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: 1

Quad Chairs: 1

Triple Chairs: 2

Double Chairs: 1

Surface Lifts: 2

Elevation

Top: 2300 ft.

Bottom: 900 ft.

Vertical Drop: 1400 ft.

Longest Run: 0.8 miles

Skiable Terrain: 220 acres

Snow Making: 176 acres