[BroadHopper]

I don't think the property can be sold. Yes it is a valuable piece of property.

I think the property should be privately managed like Wachusett or Sunapee. There is too much bickering between the Gunstock Commission, The Belknap County commission and The Belknap County Delegation. No one knows how to run a ski resort. Just take a look at Wachusett. Direct competitor with Gunstock, both battling the same market, the Boston Region. Ski Wachusett and you will find an incredible experience. Not so with Gunstock.

Two major problem with Gunstock is the location. Very close to the seacoast so there is warmer weather and there is not much accommodations for skiers in the area. Not much you can do about the location, but Gilford can make the area road more assessable for the hospitality industry. Case in point, a developer envision a condo/hotel/boutique shop complex like Town Square in Waterville at the former Alberg Inn property. The developer ask to have the sewage extended to the spot from the bottom of the hill in front of alpine ridge road to connect to the Gunstock sewage. The Belknap County Commission like the idea but Town of Gilford refuse. Just think of the taxes gain through the years with that investment!

As you can see in the papers, The county and associated municipalities see the county as a cash cow to pay for expenses. You can't run a business that way and this is where the problem is. They desperately need professional planning and forecasting as well as a professional managing the resort.