Discover Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, mountain coaster, and family-friendly amenities with a 4.6 rating from 2,874 reviews.
Recent visitors highlight a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere with excellent beginner-friendly terrain and attentive staff, alongside convenient amenities. Some note parking challenges and restroom size as areas for improvement.
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Gunstock Mountain Resort is a family-friendly ski destination located at 719 Cherry Valley Rd in Gilford, New Hampshire. With a solid 4.6 rating from nearly 2,900 reviews, this resort offers a variety of winter activities including alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic terrain, tubing, and a mountain coaster. Its accessible facilities include wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, seating, and restrooms, making it accommodating for guests with mobility needs.
The resort also serves as an adventure sports center and campground, and extends its offerings to include hiking areas, a conference center, and wedding venue services. On-site amenities such as a bar, restaurant, and Wi-Fi cater to visitors’ comfort, while active military discounts and live performances add extra value. Many guests appreciate the attentive and patient staff, especially when bringing children or visitors with special needs.
Reviewers frequently highlight the suitability of Gunstock for families with children and beginners, citing well-maintained green and blue ski runs and quality ski instruction. Food options, including a notable waffle cabin nearby, receive positive mentions, although some guests find parking challenging during peak times. The atmosphere is generally welcoming, with a mix of quiet days and lively events depending on the season.
This location appeals to those seeking both winter sports and multi-purpose recreational experiences, from skiing to hosting events. Whether visiting for a day of skiing or a special occasion, Gunstock Mountain Resort offers practical services and a varied landscape suited for a broad range of outdoor and social activities.
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Great green and blue lanes for beginners! Love the waffle stand. Stunning view at the top! The food was reasonably priced and not a long wait for checkout and waiting for a table. Will come back again!
My daughter had her first ski lesson yesterday at Gunstock. Her instructor, Mike was amazing. It was a group lesson and there was all adults except my ten year old daughter. He was very attentive to all students and had great tips for each for after class. He even took my daughter up the chairlift at the end of class, to let her have an opportunity as the rest of the class wasn’t ready to go up it. She did fall when unloading from the lift but he got her up, reassured her and she wants to do it all again! And it’s a very special thanks to him.
Gunstock mountain resort is full of adventures. We had amazing time here, kids loved it, had amazing time here. Ample parking, nice food court, ski, tubing, and much more winter sport at gunstock. 5 stars for great experience and quality service.
A great mountain that is easy to get to. I went to ski on presidents day, and it wasn't too busy and the slopes were well maintained. Definitely will be back.
We brought my five year old here after she had skied Cranmore a few times. I wasn’t sure how she would feel about it but she really enjoyed it. Her baby sister and I got a table in the cafeteria next to the window and there’s a hill we could watch her from. She loved that! The staff were all super nice and it was an overall positive experience. The parking is a nightmare if you don’t get there super early and some crybaby in a giant truck was giving the teen parking attendant a hard time and trying to pay him $20 to park in the disabled sports/special permit lot by the lodge. The poor kid was being so nice about it and this grown man was being an entitled brat. We finally stepped in and said get lost. Be nice. We’re all lugging equipment for kids across a mile-long parking lot. You’re an adult. Stop moaning. Otherwise, every single person was lovely and our daughter couldn’t get enough of chatting up new friends on the lifts. So many other little kids skiing, too. It was perfect.
We have so many amazing things to say about Gunstock! From start to finish, Gretchen and Denise were attentive, helpful and accommodating. We were lucky enough to be able to set up the day before because there were no other events going on and I felt so secure leaving all items we spent a year curating in their facility. They introduced us to their team, went on a complete rehearsal of the entire day, shared great tips that, despite exhaustive research on social media, had not heard yet, and truly made us feel like a priority even if we weren't their only wedding that weekend. I would gladly do it all over again to work with the Gunstock team, and I thank them for helping us create a truly magical day. 1000/10, always recommend!
Went there this past weekend and the weather was great. My son and I were going to tune for a few hours while visiting family. Bought tickets ahead of time and it was easy to pick up, the use of rfid cards makes everything easier once you get used to it. Allll the staff were super friendly and kind, my son has a disability and while physical capable, directions and understanding processes can be tough, but everyone was super patient, happy to let him figure it out and I couldn’t have been happier with our visit. Only downside is very few/small restroom if you have small kids. Even left backpack and came back the next day and they had it right there!
Did the Bronco Off-Rodeo and had the most fun in a long time. The whole experience was amazing especially for a first time off-roadie. The instructor Jordan was the best and made you feel like you’ve been doing this forever. Totally recommend to everyone, whether you own a Bronco or not.
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