Presented by Vans: Methodology is a combination of speed and style– do your best method air after your bank slalom run for a deduction off of your time! Our events are all welcoming, so join in regardless of your age or skill and have a good time while supporting a great cause! Proceeds from this event will benefit the Chill Foundation, an organization that inspires youth to overcome challenges through boardsports.

The age groups are: Boys (13 and under), Girls (13 and under), Youth Men (14-17), Youth Women (14-17), Open Men, Open Women, Gentlemen (35+), and Women (35+)

Methodology returns to Gunstock for a fourth consecutive year on Saturday, February 8. Methodology is a snowboard-only event open to riders of all ages. The speed competition with an added freestyle element is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Gunstock’s Smith trail. Riders will be timed as they navigate a bank slalom course before performing their best Method Air Grab. Time will be deducted from each participant’s course time based on their Method execution. Winners in eight categories will claim sponsor prizes. A raffle, open to all, will take place during the awards presentation in Gunstock’s Pistol Pub following the competition. Prizes are provided by event sponsors: Vans “Off The Wall”, Arbor Snowboards, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Slush the Magazine, Electric, MIZU, Avalon7, Eastern Boarder, Gozney, Sun Bum, Crab Grab, and Live Free Goods. All snowboarders are welcome, and two runs are allowed per entry. Proceeds benefit the Chill Foundation, an organization that encourages youth to overcome adversity through boardsports.

Registration is limited and a Gunstock lift ticket or season pass is required to participate. The registration fee is $26.05. Riders can secure their place in the competition, and learn more about Methodology, at methodologysnow.com. For participants who are not Gunstock season passholders, event-only lift tickets are available and priced at $50 at gunstock.com. Helmets are required.

Gunstock has partnered with Effective Edge, a nationally known terrain park design company, to deliver this competition to the New England snowboarding community. Located in the heart of the legendary Winnipesaukee Lakes Region, Gunstock Mountain Resort is among the longest continuously operating ski areas in the country and remains committed to its mission of connecting people of all ages and abilities to the outdoors. Built by the Works Progress Administration in 1937, Gunstock is owned and operated by New Hampshire’s Belknap County. Gunstock is a four-season recreation area that features alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, RV and tent camping, adventure park attractions, and is host to many weddings, celebrations, group functions and major public events.

Gunstock Mountain Resort / 719 Cherry Valley Rd. / Gilford NH