Locked, Loaded, and Aimed for GUNSTOCK!

Blundersmoke, Pistol, Recoil, Musket. No, this isn't an episode recap of Sons of Guns... these are trail heads on New Hampshire's own Gunstock Mountain. And these are just 4 of 55 trails across their 227 snowy ski-able acres.


Our host Kim grew up in New Hampshire and has many fond memories of childhood trips to the Gilford resort (cue nostalgic violins)...  but even she was surprised how much the mountain has improved over the past few years. The skiing and riding is great, yes, but Gunstock understands that winter has a lot more to offer. That's why they've implemented a three-lane tubing hill, a stocked terrain park, a trick fall-cushion aptly named the Big Air Bag, and-- get this-- the LONGEST ZIP LINE TOUR IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S.!

Sorry for shouting at you. We're just excited.

This thing is INSANE! Imagine flying through the air at speeds of over 60MPH above snow-drizzled tree tops and deep valleys below, where passing skiers look like little ants ripping down the hill on a pair of toothpicks! Now imagine being able to stop mid-line and just take in the view, hanging above the earth at heights of over 100ft.! It's surreal. It's liberating. It makes you want to strap an American flag to your back and sing the National Anthem while flying through the air. (Ok, maybe that's just us).

Bottom line, it's something you need to experience for yourself! Once you see our experience, you'll certainly be booking your own trip to the Granite State!

And while you're awaiting our footage, we have provided this dramatization:

(No copyright infringment intended, Maxwell.)

(Of course, we must also thank our hosts with the mosts, Gunstock Gents Bill and Jonah...you guys rock! Here's to your hospitality...pinkies up!) 

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!!

In other Gunstock news, we'd like to thank the gang at Cactus Jack's for an incredible night of MexicApres! This is the area's best TexMex spot, with stellar margaritas, delicious fajitas and hotter-than-hellooooo hot sauce. (Kim learned this the hard way.) And while you're munching on wings and enjoying the intimate southwestern ambiance, you can take in the game on one of their many flatscreens, or take on a pal (or wooden statue) in a rousing game of foosball.  That Cactus Jack is no one-trick-pony!

Oh, and we can't forget some big news in the world of accomodations. The area has recently introduced a beautiful new Marriot-owned hotel called TownePlace Suites. The longstanding Fireside Inn was always the go-to for overnight skiers, but the new luxury amenities of Towne-Place are a welcome addition. Peep the pic of our suites!