Gunstock Conditions this Weekend?

BroadHopper · 03-03-2018, 08:53 AM

Ski Wednesday. It was not that bad. Spring skiing in the sun with frozen granular in the shade. Just the major trails open with ice spots. No bare spots yet!

They groom after the slopes are close. No morning groom or noon groom. If its freezing on opening, the slopes will be frozen granular. By ten it will be soft.

My strategy is to do first track and hit all the slopes by ten. Then cruise the good slope/trails till about 11. By that time I did a dozen runs. I'm done.

Thursday I ski Waterville. 'Silver Streak'. Had a blast and the conditions were great! I will be back to WV Wednesday for the Silver Streak race. 300 new snow guns made a huge difference.

Cannon has been phenomenal this season. 500 new snow guns running 24/7 whenever the temperature allows it. Looking for a late closing.

Shrimpbrain · 03-03-2018, 02:05 PM

Speaking of Gunstock, why hasn't this Ski Area been sold to a Private Company and Tax Payers don't have to deal with the cost? It seems it flounders every year. The Crew who run it seems to take advantage for their own personal gains. CYA, their pay checks....

BoatHouse · 03-03-2018, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Shrimpbrain

Speaking of Gunstock, why hasn't this Ski Area been sold to a Private Company and Tax Payers don't have to deal with the cost? It seems it flounders every year. The Crew who run it seems to take advantage for their own personal gains. CYA, their pay checks....

I completely disagree with you. Gunstock is an incredible asset for the community both in Winter and in Summer. This winter has been very difficult for all ski areas and I think the management at Gunstock has done a great job. If it ever went private, you can expect to pay 2x or more than you do now.

Reilly · 03-05-2018, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Shrimpbrain

Speaking of Gunstock, why hasn't this Ski Area been sold to a Private Company and Tax Payers don't have to deal with the cost? It seems it flounders every year. The Crew who run it seems to take advantage for their own personal gains. CYA, their pay checks....

Gunstock is a year round asset that is the best thing to have happened for Belknap County, but then again your name says it all

Biggd · 03-05-2018, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Reilly

Gunstock is a year round asset that is the best thing to have happened for Belknap County, but then again your name says it all

Probably didn't have to throw that last remark in there, JMO.

JMR · 03-06-2018, 11:33 AM

Since this started with a question about conditions, I thought I would try to help. I have skiied about 20 days at Gunstock this year. Gunstock has had very good conditions all season, in my opinion. Even when it was bitterly cold, the skiing was very good. Compared to other ski areas that I have visited this year, Gunstock has done a better job of preserving it's snow and thus better conditions.

I haven't been there in a few days, so I do not know how Gunstock fared last weekend, but after the storm later this week, I am looking forward to returning.

If you think farming is weather dependent, try skiing in New England!

Nonetheless, I look forward to Ice Out! Skiing is what I do to pass the winters!

Shrimpbrain · 03-06-2018, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

Probably didn't have to throw that last remark in there, JMO.

Thank's Biggd, That's was just a typical response from those type of people.

03-03-2018, 08:53 AM	#1
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,590 Thanks: 3,230 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	Gunstock Ski Wednesday. It was not that bad. Spring skiing in the sun with frozen granular in the shade. Just the major trails open with ice spots. No bare spots yet! They groom after the slopes are close. No morning groom or noon groom. If its freezing on opening, the slopes will be frozen granular. By ten it will be soft. My strategy is to do first track and hit all the slopes by ten. Then cruise the good slope/trails till about 11. By that time I did a dozen runs. I'm done. Thursday I ski Waterville. 'Silver Streak'. Had a blast and the conditions were great! I will be back to WV Wednesday for the Silver Streak race. 300 new snow guns made a huge difference. Cannon has been phenomenal this season. 500 new snow guns running 24/7 whenever the temperature allows it. Looking for a late closing. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

03-06-2018, 11:33 AM	#6
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Conditions Since this started with a question about conditions, I thought I would try to help. I have skiied about 20 days at Gunstock this year. Gunstock has had very good conditions all season, in my opinion. Even when it was bitterly cold, the skiing was very good. Compared to other ski areas that I have visited this year, Gunstock has done a better job of preserving it's snow and thus better conditions. I haven't been there in a few days, so I do not know how Gunstock fared last weekend, but after the storm later this week, I am looking forward to returning. If you think farming is weather dependent, try skiing in New England! Nonetheless, I look forward to Ice Out! Skiing is what I do to pass the winters!

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03-03-2018, 02:05 PM	#2
Shrimpbrain Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 39 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Speaking of Gunstock, why hasn't this Ski Area been sold to a Private Company and Tax Payers don't have to deal with the cost? It seems it flounders every year. The Crew who run it seems to take advantage for their own personal gains. CYA, their pay checks....