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# 5Small Ski Area in New Hampshire
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Overview

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.

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.

Plan Your Trip

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

36"
23"
15"
8"
0"
21"
Dec
26"
Jan
30"
Feb
21"
Mar
0"
Apr
Beginners Runs
12%
Intermediate Runs
45%
Advanced Runs
41%
Expert Runs
2%
Runs in Total
49
Longest Run
1.5 mi
Skiable Terrain
227 ac
Night Skiing
60 ac
Snow Making
176 ac

Total Lifts: 8

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

Elevation

Base
900'
Summit
2300'
Vertical Drop
1400'

Important Dates

December 06, 20242024/12/06
Projected Opening
April 06, 20252025/04/06
Projected Closing
N.A.
Projected Days Open
106
Days Open Last Year
87
Years Open
120"
Average Snowfall
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