Gunstock Nordic Association (GNA)

GNA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based at the Gunstock ski area in Gilford, New Hampshire. We offer an intensive year-round training program for x-c skiers and ski jumpers. Our Olympic coaching staff is dedicated to helping members achieve their personal dreams as Olympians, be the best skiers in their high schools, excel at senior- and masters-level racing, or to just stay involved in Nordic skiing. Learn more …

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Upcoming GNA Events

Valentine’s Paintball Biathlon Race

POSTPONED due to Severe Cold and Wind
We will reschedule – stay tuned for the new date …

A fun, full-day, all-ages event event which combines Nordic skiing and target shooting. Instead of the 22mm target rifles used in official biathlon, skiers will use Tippmann paintball guns (supplied by GNA) on a modified shooting range. Competitors 14 and older will ski an individual-start time trial, racing 3 laps on a challenging 2.3km circuit. Younger skiers will race on shorter courses in a series of mass start races. Every skier wil get 2 visits to the shooting range for a chance to improve their ski times, earning a 10-second time deduction for every target hit.

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Valentine’s Paintball Biathlon Race

POSTPONED due to Severe Cold and Wind
We will reschedule – stay tuned for the new date …

A fun, full-day, all-ages event event which combines Nordic skiing and target shooting. Instead of the 22mm target rifles used in official biathlon, skiers will use Tippmann paintball guns (supplied by GNA) on a modified shooting range. Competitors 14 and older will ski an individual-start time trial, racing 3 laps on a challenging 2.3km circuit. Younger skiers will race on shorter courses in a series of mass start races. Every skier wil get 2 visits to the shooting range for a chance to improve their ski times, earning a 10-second time deduction for every target hit.

Nordic Ski Racing Returns to Gunstock! Bill Donahue and Maria Tilley take the overall titles at the NENSA’s GNA Freestyle Zak Cup Race. …

Summer Training with GNA Looking for a Nordic training team and world-class coaching for the summer? Gunstock Nordic Association (GNA) in Gilford, NH is offering a summer training program with coach Nina Gavrylyuk for Junior, High School, and College athletes for the months of June, July, and August. …

Tyler Watt to represent Team New England at the 2024 U.S. Ski & Snowboard XC Junior National Championships GNA would like to congratulate Tyler Watt for qualifying for his third consecutive US Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Junior National Championships to be held in Lake Placid, NY March 11–16. …

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GNA Weekly Schedule » See what your training group is up to. Schedules are posted each Monday.

Join GNA – Our 2025/2026 Winter Season is Starting on November 1st! We have openings for skiers of all ages and abilities!

Part-time Training Programs We also offer part-time training programs at a reduced membership fee for middle school and high school skiers. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Program includes race waxing and full team support at all NENSA events. Learn more …

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GNA Athletes at the 2022 Junior Nationals

Catherine Stow earned All-American honors and helped lead team New England in regaining the Alaska Cup at the 2022 US Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Junior National Championship. Also representing GNA at Nationals was Tyler Watt who also earned several points towards the prestigious Alaska Cup. Read the Event Recap »

Tyler Watt and Cat Stow representing Team New England at the 2022 JNsTyler Watt and Cat Stow representing Team New England at the 2022 JNs

The Resurgence of the GNA Jumping Program

Ski jumping is alive and well in central New Hampshire and we have openings for new jumpers!

GNA Ski JumpingTo start all you need is alpine equipment! Our season begins with dry-land training where we work on balance, timing, and technique. Jumpers also have access to our roller jump simulator, which allows us to fine tune jumping technique before we progress to the actual jumps. After the first snow, we’ll move onto the jumps for the real deal! Beginners will start on the 5-meter jump and will work towards the 10-meter jump with the more experienced jumpers.

If you are interested in our ski jumping program please contact Lisa Kling.

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