The Gunstock Virgin

It was my first time skiing at Gunstock Mountain.  I was happy to have my friend Matt show me around.  Took the Pistol Lift and headed down Sidearm.  For the first time down Gunstock, or anywhere, that was a great run.  Matt is a snow maker at Gunstock and even he was impressed with the condition of the snow after all the rain they got the week before.

We eventually made our way to the top.  I marveled at the view of Lake Winnipesaukee (above), it's beautiful up there.  A reminder that we don't only ski/ride because it's fun.  After I shoved my camera in my pocket with excitement we came down the main run from the top (Upper Trigger) which lead to Middle Trigger the black diamond trail.  I couldn't resist!  It was beckoning me with it's fluffing white powdery yum-yum goodness.  BAM!  Two short turns and it was over.  I stopped and peaked back at it, it didn't seem as steep as it looked, but it was a beautiful thing.  Made my early season legs ache a bit though, in a good way.

I found out that Gunstock boasts the longest zip line in the Continental United States.  It's 1.5 miles and  you can reach speeds up to 60 mph.  Yeah, WHOA, is right.  Here's the site to learn more - Zip Tour Zip Lines - Gunstock Mountain.  It looks wicked fun.  They run it right through the Winter, so you can enjoy the thrill of the wind chill.  BRRRRR

When it came down to our last run we both agreed that it had to be Out Of Sight.  Since our last run on it the surface had softened up, from the other skiers and riders being on it.  It was just a little piece of heaven.  Wish I still was on it, as I'm writing this.

5 second report:  Very good Gunstock, Amen.  See you sooner than later.  JOY!

Here's Gunstock's website if you're interested in learning more.  http://www.gunstock.com

Gunstock was a place where I camped and played as a kid, Morbid Mountain a couple of Halloween's ago but now it's another resort worth visiting once it's fully or more partial open.  Thanks for the great party.  I did enjoy!
Bev

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