Overview
- 3 Beginner
- 4 Intermediate
- 4 Advanced
Otis Ridge is a small resort in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. Otis appeals to both families and casual skiers, and is known for having some pretty good food at their Grouse House. With 70 acres, 11 trails, and 5 lifts, Otis Ridge hosts a couple bunny slopes, a couple advanced runs at the top of the mountain, and the... rest of the terrain is considered intermediate. This resort is a nice getaway for families and skiers who like the appeal of a resort without the glamour of being bigger, modernized, and impersonal. Otis Ridge has a ski camp that fits around school schedules, and is one of the oldest and most dedicated in the region, all without the crowds. Read more
Operations
Status
Open
Lifts Open/Total
3 of 3
Weekday Hours
Wed-Fri: 9:30a-4p, 5p-10p
Trails Open/Total
7 of 11
Weekend Hours
Sat/Sun: 9a-4p, 5p-10p
Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
1,300 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
400 ft
Avg Base Depth
10-20"
Peak Elevation
1,700 ft
Photos
Otis Ridge Logo
Otis Ridge Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (1)
Otis is an awesome little place - had season's passes with my little cousins and taught them how to ski there last season - perfect little mountain for beginners and a few tougher runs for the rest of us, just be prepared to be in the trees. No glitz and glam here, just snow and gravity.
Lifts - one 2-person chair lift, a pony tow and a t-bar that we only saw open once.
Facilities - small rental/ski shop and a cozy lodge w/good simple food - total family place, the locals are pleasant and if you're there on a regular basis, you'll see the same people again and again.
Snow/Trails - They're fairly dependent on mother nature for their snow so the best skiing is right after a fresh snowfall. No terrain parks or anything of the like, but kids will make little jumps and cut throughs for their entertainment. The longest trail is the easiest, but it's a nice way down, most of the runs are intermediate, with three advanced runs, two of them winding through the trees, the other is right next to the lift, very wide, steep at the top, oftern has some moguls and gets icy. With at least half of the trails crossing or starting off each other, there's plenty of ways down for some variety.
Never took any lessons there, but the staff was a constant presence and always helpful.
Ticket prices are good, around $30 for a day if you start at noon, they've got lights and close at 10 so it's a great deal. Pack lunches are welcome, we even brought a crock pot full of chili once~
written Nov 21 2011 - 12:07 PM
