We are not big downhill skiers. We have done it a few times, but it is not my daughters favorite. Therefore planning a winter mini vacation in New Hampshire is not always easy. When looking for activities tubing was high on our list. I read that Gunstock had one of the best tubing hills in New Hampshire, so we wanted to check it out.
The day we visited it had rained in the morning so we were not sure how it would be. We lucked out and it was snowing/freezing rain on the mountain so it did not impact the tubing hill. We did not order tickets ahead of time, which we probably should have as it is in 2 hour blocks, 12-2, 2-4 etc. We arrived a little after noon and were able to get in enough runs in the time allotted. My guess is when the weather is a nicer it can get very busy.
The tubing hill is a lot of fun. You are brought up on rope tow, so you do not have to walk up for every run.
Despite not having the best weather, we had a lot of fun doing multiple runs down the hill.
Included in the price of the tubing ticket is rides on the Mountain Coaster. We have done the Mountain Coaster in the summer, but never in the winter. It is a lot colder rushing down the mountain during the colder months, but still so much fun.
We had a great afternoon off the slopes. The staff were very friendly and personable. Even if you are not a down hill skier, Gunstock offers a lot of outdoor fun off the slopes.
2021 Update: With COVID Guidelines in place you need to reserve tickets in advance and there are no funds or exchanges. They replaced the tow rope with a magic carpet, which I felt was better. The mountain coaster was not running the day we visited and when I asked one of the attendants they were not sure if it was opening this winter. If this is on your list to do with tubing, I recommend calling before buying tickets. Tubing is still just as fun as it was last year.
