Guide To Otis Ridge Ski Area

Otis Ridge started operating in 1946 with two portable rope tows. There was only one trail that year. There are now 13 trails with four lifts. The ski area is in the Bershires just west of Otis.

Getting There:

Otis Ridge
Rt. 23
Otis, MA 01253
413-269-4444
www.otisridge.com

From Boston & Springfield:
Take the Mass Pike to Exit 2 in Lee. Take Route 20 East to Route 8 South.
From Westfield take Route 20, west to Route 23 west to Otis. At Otis, from the intersection of Route 8 and 23, go west on Route 23 for a 1/4 mile.

Hours:

Wednesday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Lift Ticket Prices:

Midweek 9:30 to 4 p.m.
Adult                            $20
Junior                           $20
Child (5 & under) $10
Beginner Pony Tow      $15
Senior 70 & over          Free

Weekends/Holidays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Adult                            $30
Junior                           $30
Beginner Pony Tow      $15
Half Day 12:30 to 4 p.m.          $25

Nights 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Adult                            $12
Junior                           $12
Beginner Pony Tow      $10
Seniors 70 & over               FREE all the time

Rentals:

Midweek
Skis, Boots and Poles
Snowboard and Boots              $20

Weekends
Skis, Boots, Poles                       $35
Snowboard and Boots              $25
Poles Only                                            $7

Nights
Skis, Boots, Poles or
Snowboard and Boots              $15
Poles Only                                            $7

Lessons:

Group lessons are offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. They are $30.

Private lessons are offered at 9:30 a.m. and noon. They are $60 for an hour per person. Each additional person is $35.