Outdoor summer adventure kicks off May 23 at Gunstock Mountain Resort.

Gunstock Mountain Resort’s award-winning Adventure Park and 263-site campground are scheduled to open for the season on May 23. Gunstock’s Adventure Park includes a mountain coaster, zipline tours, an aerial treetop challenge course, and later in the summer, scenic chairlift rides on the Panorama lift. Early season hours of operation will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends-only until June 25, before extending hours to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday until mid-September. Gunstock Campground will operate daily from May 22 through October 18.

“People who are only familiar with Gunstock as a destination for winter sports are often surprised to discover we’re a hot spot for summer camping and adventure too,” said Gunstock President and General Manager Robert Drake. “Locals and visitors to the Lakes Region love the range of activities and events we offer in the summer.”

The Gunstock Adventure Park offers its visitors a variety of thrilling fun. Ranking as one of the resort’s most popular adventures, Gunstock’s mountain coaster carries riders uphill through the forest before letting gravity take charge. The downhill track curves, banks and loops its way down the mountain, winding through the trees. Riders can easily control their own speed as each cart is equipped with its own braking system, allowing guests to choose between a gentle cruise or thrilling race down the mountain at speeds up to 25 miles per hour. Coaster carts can be ridden by a solo driver or with an additional passenger.

For guests looking for an adrenaline rush, Gunstock’s Zipline Tours and Aerial Treetop Adventure course take adventure to new heights. Visitors soar from peak to peak, and peak to base, on the 90-minute ZipTour experience. Measuring a total of 1.6 miles, Gunstock offers one of the longest zipline networks in the continental United States. Tours are guided and guests can control their own speed, reaching a maximum of 70 miles per hour.

Eight high-ropes courses consisting of 81 challenge features make up Gunstock’s Aerial Treetop Adventure course. Suspended within the trees, guests will explore a bird’s-eye view of the mountain while tackling features like log ladders, bridges, swings, seesaws, and ziplines. Each course increases in difficulty and height as visitors advance. There’s even an Explorer Course, perfect for children ages 6-11.

Scenic Chairlift Rides are another popular choice of adventure, offering a relaxed, seated ride to the summit where guests are met with sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains beyond. Scenic Chairlift Rides are anticipated to open Independence Day Weekend, following upgrades being performed on the Panorama chairlift.

When searching for refreshment between adventures, guests will find slopeside dining at Barrel Bar & Grille, located within the Stockade Lodge. Enjoy indoor or outdoor, full-service dining with a lunch menu that is sure to please. For quick grab-and-go options, guests can make a pit stop at The Snack Shack located outside the Historic Main Lodge.

Camping season at Gunstock is scheduled to begin with this summer’s first campers checking in on May 22. The Gunstock Campground places guests in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, close to the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and nestled at the base of the Belknap Mountains. Wooded and open field sites with fire rings and picnic tables serve as home base for guests who enjoy overnight accommodation in nature with easy access to amenities: a new camp store, playground, a heated swimming pool, dog park, bath houses, hiking and biking trails, a stocked fishing pond, themed activity weekends and discounted access to Gunstock’s Adventure Park.

Visit gunstock.com or call 603-293-4341 for more information or to book a visit to Gunstock Mountain Resort this summer.