Gilford, New Hampshire — Practically six months after Tom Day introduced his retirement, Gunstock has discovered its new Basic Supervisor who will lead it into the longer term.
Final Thursday, the Gunstock Space Fee (GAC), which runs Gunstock Mountain Resort, introduced that Robert Drake will change into the brand new Basic Supervisor of the ski resort. His tenure will start on August 5, 2024.
Initially from Montana, Robert has labored at varied ski resorts. In Montana, he labored at Pink Lodge Mountain as Director of Gross sales, Advertising and marketing, and Lodging Providers and at Bridger Bowl because the Assistant Basic Supervisor. In 2022, he grew to become the enterprise operations GM for Middlebury Snowbowl. He joined the Vermont ski space throughout a transformative interval, as they added a brand new chairlift and evening snowboarding final season.
Within the press launch, Drake stated that, “I’ve a deep-rooted ardour for snow sports activities and the ski business, and I’m thrilled to be chosen to proceed Tom Day’s legacy and lead Gunstock into a brand new period of excellence. I’m desirous to collaborate with a workforce of equally passionate colleagues and interact with the colourful New Hampshire Lakes Area and Seacoast ski and trip communities. Via dedication to innovating and delivering unparalleled visitor experiences, Gunstock will proceed to carve a path of excellence each on and off the slopes. I stay up for embracing the chance to make Gunstock my house for years to return.”
GAC Chair Doug Lambert succinctly described why they employed him for the position:
“Robert’s love of snowboarding, his well-rounded enterprise background in and outdoors of the business, and his community-oriented perspective makes him a pure match for Gunstock and an thrilling option to proceed the success that Tom and the administration workforce have charted. The GAC is wanting ahead to working with Robert as he takes the helm of our beloved ski space.”
Robert will place Tom Day, who has been the Basic Supervisor of Gunstock since 2020. Earlier than that, he labored in varied management positions, akin to being the Vice President and Basic Supervisor of Waterville Valley from 1997 to 2010. He helped create a wholesome backside line for the ski resort and guided their staff via a tense interval when partisan members took management of the Gunstock Space Fee. Through the offseason of 2023, he oversaw varied main capital enhancements, together with constructing a brand new rental store, renovating the Stockade Lodge, increasing the Panorama Pub, and paving the principle parking zone.
“Robert’s expertise working with the board and the affiliation at Bridger Bowl, which is community-owned and operated, is essential. The neighborhood right here could be very concerned and considering Gunstock’s success and every thing occurring right here,” stated Tom Day. “Robert will get that, and we expect he’s going to be an incredible match for the calls for of this place.”
This offseason, $4.8 million in enhancements are deliberate. These embody including snowmaking to 2 trails, including a deck to the Stockade Lodge, and constructing a welcome middle on the campground.
Gunstock Mountain Resort, which is owned by Belknap County, first opened in 1937, making it probably the most historic ski resorts in a area filled with historic ones. The ski resort has 49 trails, 8 lifts, and a 1,340 toes vertical drop. Different winter actions embody nordic snowboarding and snow tubing.
Gunstock stays a bustling place within the summertime, with varied sights and occasions, akin to a zip-line tour, mountain coaster, campground, scenic chairlift rides, a Ford Bronco off-rodeo course, and extra.
Picture Credit: Gunstock Mountain Resort
