Gunstock Mountain Resort

Gunstock is a four-season mountain resort that provides year-round fun and adventure. Winter offers skiing and snowboarding on 227 skiable acres comprising 49 trails. There's also snow tubing, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and even skijoring on the dog-friendly cross-country ski trails. Located in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, Gunstock is close to Boston, Concord and the N.H. Seacoast. The breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee and its natural beauty makes Gunstock a perfect destination for outdoor-loving families, couples and groups.

WHAT'S NEW:

Gunstock announces capital improvements for 2025/2026 season and beyond

As ski season transitions from summer to fall, Gunstock’s focus turns to winter operations and improvements for 2025/2026, and beyond.

Gunstock is  investing heavily in resort infrastructure over the next few years. More than $3 million is earmarked for lifts, $2.5 million for snowmaking and grooming equipment, plus more for general infrastructure improvements that include electrical systems.

Refurbishing the Panorama quad lift, a two-year process, began in the spring with upgrades to key components, starting with the communication lines that transfer critical safety information between operators at the terminals and at every tower along the line. The computerized chair-spacing system that resulted in a disruption in service in spring 2025 has been replaced. These upgrades are critical elements of the larger investment in the full renovation of the Panorama lift and will be followed by further enhancements to include new lift structures to house lift components and shelter lift attendants at the base and summit.

The haul rope has been replaced on the Ramrod lift and Gunstock’s Pistol lift will have a rebuilt gear box for the season ahead. Upgrades to the drives on Tiger, Pistol, and Ramrod are in progress. In addition, resort electrical systems have been inspected and upgraded as needed to ensure reliability.

Snowmaking improvements for this winter include the installation of 24 new energy-efficient HKD Impulse tower guns that provide high production output of quality snow through a wide range of temperatures and Klik hydrants that improve snowmaking utility and efficiency. When it comes to managing the snow surface, Gunstock will reinforce its reputation for superlative conditions with the help of two new grooming machines – one equipped with a winch for managing the snow on Gunstock’s steepest terrain.

Follow Gunstock’s capital-plan progress on social media channels: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

DON'T MISS:

Winter enthusiasts who prefer to earn their turns will be happy to learn that Gunstock is extending uphill access hours this winter and has joined Uphill New England, a local non-profit organization that has created the first ever multi-mountain pass, building a community of engaged, responsible, and empowered uphill enthusiasts. In addition to offering Gunstock-only uphill-access season passes, the resort has joined 21 resorts to offer a multi-mountain uphill season pass.

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