Gunstock Ski Resort

Gunstock

Projected Opening
Dec 04
Projected Closing
Apr 03
Lifts
8
Trails
44
Skiable Terrain
227 ac
Base
900'
Summit
2,300'
Vertical Drop
1,400'
Average Snowfall
98"
Snowfall
98"
Annual Snowfall
  • Dec21"
  • Jan26"
  • Feb30"
  • Mar20"
  • Apr0"

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Gunstock
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.
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Important Dates

  • Projected opening date
    Dec 04, 2026
  • Projected closing date
    Apr 03, 2027
  • Days Open Last Year
    106
  • Years Open
    89
  • Average Snowfall
    98"

Terrain

Runs in Total
44
Longest Run
1.5 mi
Skiable Terrain
227 ac
Night Skiing
60 ac
Snow Making
176 ac

Lifts

8
High Speed Quads
2
Quad Chairs
2
Triple Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
2

Inside Scoop

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.
This mountain is small but great for families. There is a variety of greens, blues, and black. For intermediates and experts the black might be a little easy. However, it is a good variety for families of different skiers. The terrain park is also good for having both small and big jumps for differe…
Isabella T
Mar 28, 2025