Otis Ridge

Otis Ridge
Night skiing in 2026
Interactive map of Otis Ridge
Location159 Monterey Rd, Otis, Massachusetts
Nearest citySpringfield, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°11′47″N 73°05′56″W / 42.1964°N 73.0988°W / 42.1964; -73.0988
Vertical400 ft (120 m)
Top elevation1,490 ft (450 m)
Base elevation1,025 ft (312 m)
Skiable area132 acres (53 ha)
Trails11 trails
Longest runAcorn
Lift system1 double, 3 surface lifts (2 rope tows, 1 T-Bar)
Night skiing5 trails
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Otis Ridge is a ski area located in Otis, Massachusetts in southeastern Berkshire County about 6 miles east of Great Barrington. It first opened in 1946 with two surface lifts and a single trail.

In 1960, there were five runs with one J-bar lift, one pomalift, and two rope tows. Lift fees were US$4 per day.

Otis Ridge currently has one double chair and three surface lifts: a pony tow, a handle tow, and a T-Bar. The mountain is owned by Ski Butternut, who acquired it in 2016 to save the historic ski area from foreclosure. Otis is known for their historically renowned racing program.

Trails

Otis Ridge has a total of 11 trails. The longest trail is Acorn which is a green trail. The steepest trail at Otis is Slalom. The slalom trail is where the ski team practices and is located in between the T-Bar and the Double chair.

References

  1. ↑ Leonard, Harry A., ed. (1960). Ski-faring: The Complete Skier's Guide (4th ed.). Northbrook, Illinois: Ski-faring, Inc. p. 74.
  2. ↑ "Otis Ridge Ski Resort". Snow Comparison. Archived from the original on August 10, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Otis Ridge History - Massachusetts - NewEnglandSkiHistory.com". www.newenglandskihistory.com. Retrieved February 24, 2020.