Gunstock Mountain Resort

Infobox ski area
name = Gunstock Mountain Resort
picture = Gunstockbasearea-2004-1204a.jpg
caption = Gunstock's Base Area
location = Gilford, New Hampshire, US
nearest_city = Laconia
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vertical = 1,400 ft
number_trails = 50
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liftsystem = 5 chairs: 1 High Speed Quad, 1 Quad, 2 Triples, 1 Double, 2 Surface Lifts
fast_quadchar = 1
quadchair = 1
triplechair = 2
doublechair = 1
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external_link = [http://www.gunstock.com/ Gunstock Mountain Resort] |

Gunstock Mountain Resort is a sports complex located on Gunstock Mountain in Gilford, New Hampshire, and is owned by Belknap County. Activities include alpine and cross country skiing, snow tubing, ski jumping, hiking, swimming, and skate boarding.

History

The original Gunstock chairlift development was located on Mount Rowe. This single chairlift serviced ski area was eventually phased out when two double chairlifts were installed to the Gunstock Mountain summit. Some of the old trails are still visible today.

Gunstock underwent a significant capital improvement plan in the 1980s with the installation of the Tiger Triple, the Summit Triple (replacing the two summit double chairlifts), and the Ramrod Quad.

In 2003 a high speed detachable quad chairlift was installed to the summit. The Summit Triple chairlift was moved, replacing the Pistol Double Chairlift.

Night skiing

Gunstock features night skiing on its lower mountain slopes. The detachable quad and the upper mountain trails are not lit.

Snow tubing is also available on certain nights.

External links

* [http://www.gunstock.com Gunstock Mountain Resort] - Official site
* [http://skiphotos.franklinsites.com/NewHampshire-Open/Gunstock.php Gunstock Mountain Resort - FranklinSites.com Skiing Guide] - Photos