Otis Ridge
Small ski area in Otis, Massachusetts, established in 1946 and operated by Ski Butternut since 2016, known for its racing program.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
122m (400ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
514m (1,686ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
315m (1,033ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
53cm (21in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
11
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
4
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
37 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
47%
Intermediate
33%
Advanced
20%
Best For
Location
Otis Ridge sits in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, in a low, wooded corner of New England near the Connecticut border. The setting is gentle and rolling, well below the high peaks, with a mild continental hill character.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Albany (ALB), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Albany (ALB)1.5 hoursDirections
- Boston (BOS)2.5 hoursDirections
- Manchester (MHT)2.5 hoursDirections
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