During the early 1960s , the northern flank of Waumbek was under consideration for a ski resort to be named Willard Basin Ski Area .
The project was terminated and the land conveyed to the federal government .
During the early 1960s , the northern flank of Waumbek was under consideration for a ski resort to be named Willard Basin Ski Area , but the project was terminated and the land conveyed to the federal government .