Gunstock Overview

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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.

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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

Archery, hiking, camping, mountain biking and bike rentals, mountainboarding, horseback riding, and a skate park are offered from May to October.

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: 254 cm
 

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 12% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 61% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 0% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 27%
 

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 7
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams N/A
 
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes N/A
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads 1
 
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs 1
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs 2
 
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs 1
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 2
 

Elevation

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  • Top: 701 m
  • Vertical Drop: 427 m
  • Bottom: 274 m
 
  • Longest Run: 1.2 km
  • Skiable Terrain: 89 hectares
  • Snow Making: 71 hectares
 
 

Gunstock Contact Information

Gunstock

PO Box 1307

Laconia, NH 03247-1307   Driving Directions

Phone: (800) GUNSTOCK

gunstock@gunstock.com

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Weather

22 Nov 2008

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23.0°F / -5.0°C :
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Wind 19.0 mph West

 
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