Lakes across the state face the same issues as Ossipee Lake in providing water access to the public while protecting the environment. In this Laconia Daily Sun article, a reporter tours Lake Winnisquam with a long-time resident to see the challenges first-hand.
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Finding a Lost Ski Area: The Real Mount Whittier Ski Area
Two years ago, the author hiked the overgrown grounds of West Ossipee’s abandoned Mount Whittier Ski Area and wrote about it. But why was the once-prosperous business named for Mount Whittier when it’s actually on Mount Nickerson? After some research and a follow-up hike, this year DuBois found the answer.
Mt. Whittier, a Blast from the Past
From 1949 to 1985, Mt. Whittier in West Ossipee was a skiing destination and off-season tourist attraction with gondola rides to the summit for scenic views of Ossipee Lake and the mountains beyond. A local writer takes a winter hike to the summit to savor memories of the property’s glory days.