Mt. Whittier, New Hampshire - New England's Alpine CCC Ski Trails

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Mt. Whittier
Tamworth, New Hampshire

Overview

Not to be confused with the Mt. Whittier ski area on nearby Nickerson Mountain in West Ossipee, Mt. Whittier in Tamworth was home to a CCC alpine ski trail.

In addition to featuring the Mt. Whittier ski trail, a cabin was also built near the summit of the mountain. Numerous giant slalom races were held on Mt. Whittier, in addition to slalom races at nearby Page Hill ski area.

Trails on Mt. Whittier

Mt. Whittier Trail - Abandoned
The Mt. Whittier Trail was likely cut by the CCC in the mid to late 1930s. Due to the gradual topography of the summit of Mt. Whittier, the trail started partway down the peak, heading in a northwesterly direction. In addition to hosting numerous giant slalom races in the 1940s and perhaps 1950s, the Mt. Whittier Trail may have been used as recently as the 1970s by collegic teams.

Quotes

“	And it has built a log hut, with a stove in it, at the top of Mt. Whittier Trail (right near Route 25).	”
	"Tamworth Ski Region" Brochure, Tamworth Outing Club, 1941

“	Mt. Whittier: Challenge to the real skier. Length 1.4 miles, width 30'-100', vertical descent 1650', max. grade 35. Snow needed, 18". CABIN at top, with stove. Intermediate (use caution) & Expert.	”
	"Tamworth Ski Region" Brochure, Tamworth Outing Club, 1941

“	The trail was laid out by Charlie Proctor of the Dartmouth ski program back in the late 1930's. The trail was cut by either the CCC or the WPA as a work project. It was on the land of Walter & Mabel Evans.	”
	Tamworth Civic News, January 15, 1999

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Resources

Page Hill Ski Area - New England Lost Ski Areas Project

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