- December 22, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
GILFORD — From a business perspective, it’s hard to argue against the success and competence of Gunstock Mountain Resort’s current leadership.
During the pandemic, the county-owned ski resort finished the 2020-2021 season with record skier visits, season passes and lift ticket sales, and record profits of $5 million – the most in its history. Over $1 million in capital improvements and $1 million toward retiring long-term debt were paid out of proceeds, without any county contribution or reliance on taxpayers.
A question hangs in the air: Why, at this time, would the Belknap County delegation want to remove the three Gunstock Area Commissioners with significant financial, ski resort or resort development experience in order to appoint three of their choosing? Such an action is within their right, as long as they can…
