I'm not exactly sure of the first time I stumbled across the New England Lost Ski Area Project. I seem to remember reading it in a computer lab wasting time at Umass Lowell circa 2004. Whenever it was, I've been checking in on it periodically since then. I was reminded of it this past weekend traveling to Freedom, NH. West Ossipee is home to a mountain with the obvious scars of a former ski resort. 
The McDonald's there even has a lift tower in the parking lot. Not sure of the name of these dormant slopes, I called upon NELSAP.org to enlighten me. Sure enough, Mt. Whittier closed in the late 1980s and I was even able to view an assortment of old trail maps. Just the info I need for when I hit the lottery and can purchase said mountain.
The McDonald's there even has a lift tower in the parking lot. Not sure of the name of these dormant slopes, I called upon NELSAP.org to enlighten me. Sure enough, Mt. Whittier closed in the late 1980s and I was even able to view an assortment of old trail maps. Just the info I need for when I hit the lottery and can purchase said mountain. 
I was not only greeted with the information I seeked this time though. It seems the creator of the site, Jeremy Davis, fellow Chelmsford High School graduate, has taken the time to put all of his findings in book form. I haven't had the chance to read it yet (or even order it since Jeremy has to be contacted directly for a price quote, somewhere in the range of 25 dollars shipped) but it's definitely on my radar now. I can't wait to learn about what went wrong for the myriad of resorts that sprouted up and failed in New England. Until I can get my hands on a copy, Mr. Davis' website will answer all my questions I am sure.
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