Otis Ridge
| Otis Ridge | |
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 Night skiing in 2026 | |
Interactive map of Otis Ridge | |
| Location | 159 Monterey Rd, Otis, Massachusetts |
| Nearest city | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°11′47″N 73°05′56″W / 42.1964°N 73.0988°W |
| Vertical | 400 ft (120 m) |
| Top elevation | 1,490 ft (450 m) |
| Base elevation | 1,025 ft (312 m) |
| Skiable area | 132 acres (53 ha) |
| Trails | 11 trails |
| Longest run | Acorn |
| Lift system | 1 double, 3 surface lifts (2 rope tows, 1 T-Bar) |
| Night skiing | 5 trails |
| Website | |
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.[1]
Otis Ridge currently has one double chair and three surface lifts: a pony tow, a handle tow, and a T-Bar.[2] 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.[3]
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
- ↑ Leonard, Harry A., ed. (1960). Ski-faring: The Complete Skier's Guide (4th ed.). Northbrook, Illinois: Ski-faring, Inc. p. 74.
- ↑ "Otis Ridge Ski Resort". Snow Comparison. Archived from the original on August 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Otis Ridge History - Massachusetts - NewEnglandSkiHistory.com". www.newenglandskihistory.com. Retrieved February 24, 2020.