Otis Ridge
Otis, Massachusetts · opened 1946
Skiable acres
132
Trails
11
Lifts
7
Longest run
—
Snowmaking
—
Avg snowfall
22in
mean of 13 reported seasons
Night skiing
Yes
Uphill capacity
—
Projected opening, 2026-27
Dec 8, 2026
likely between Dec 5 and Dec 19
Resort's own target
Dec 18, 2026
via OnTheSnow
Model forecast from Otis Ridge's opening history and this autumn's weather so far, as of Oct 25, 2026. How it works.
In the news
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- Find Local Businesstownofotisma.com · Oct 6
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- LOT 13 Algerie Rd, Otis, MA 01253 | MLS #73553280zillow.com · Oct 4
... skiing at Otis Ridge Ski Area. Enjoy the best of Berkshire living while remaining conveniently close to Lee, Great Barrington, and the Massachusetts Turnpike.
- 759 N Main Rd #V7-12, Otis, MA 01253 | MLS #73539589zillow.com · Oct 3
enjoy local trails, skiing, fishing, Other wonderful nearby attractions include. Otis Ridge Skiing, Tolland State Forest, and the famous Otis Reservoir.
- Otis Ridge Ski & Sip Clinic gives women a chance to learn, socialize and have funMassLive.com · Feb 7, 2025
- Family-friendly Otis Ridge teaches thousands of homeschoolers to skiMassLive.com · Jan 27, 2024
Snowfall by season
reported average 22"Season totals as reported by the resort (via OnTheSnow and archived snow reports).
Modeled snowfall since 1991 (ERA5 reanalysis)
A weather model at 42.196, -73.099, not a snow stake: it runs well below the resort's own totals (about 0.4x here). Useful for year-to-year comparison, not for absolute depth.
Modeled average by month
The 2018-19 season
Modeled snowfall, season to date (ERA5)
Terrain open, from published snow reports
No snow reports captured for 2018-19. Historical reports come from Internet Archive snapshots of the resort's snow-report page (
neski wayback).Season history
| Season | Opened | Closed | Days | Avg terrain open | Peak trails | Reported snowfall | Snow days | Avg base | Max base | Modeled snowfall | Winter mean °F | Skier visits | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Dec 18, 2026* | Mar 21, 2027* | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
| 2025-26 | Dec 13, 2025 | Mar 15, 2026 | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50" | 24.4 | — | 1 |
| 2024-25 | Dec 14, 2024 | Mar 16, 2025 | 93 | — | — | 12" | 2 | 20" | 24" | 38" | 25.9 | — | — |
| 2023-24 | Dec 9, 2023 | Mar 10, 2024 | 93 | — | — | 0" | 0 | 18" | 24" | 38" | 31.3 | — | — |
| 2022-23 | Dec 17, 2022 | Mar 26, 2023 | 100 | — | — | 55" | 9 | 8" | 14" | 72" | 30.2 | — | — |
| 2021-22 | Dec 18, 2021 | Mar 20, 2022 | 93 | — | — | 7" | 4 | 10" | 12" | 46" | 27.6 | — | — |
| 2020-21 | Dec 19, 2020 | Mar 21, 2021 | 93 | — | — | 28" | 7 | 9" | 15" | 52" | 27.4 | — | — |
| 2019-20 | Dec 7, 2019 | Mar 15, 2020 | 100 | — | — | 8" | 4 | 6" | 6" | 54" | 30 | — | — |
| 2018-19 | Dec 8, 2018 | Mar 24, 2019 | 107 | — | — | 26" | 5 | 10" | 10" | 57" | 25.7 | — | — |
| 2017-18 | Dec 9, 2017 | Mar 25, 2018 | 107 | — | — | 49" | 7 | 11" | 12" | 68" | 25.4 | — | — |
| 2016-17 | Dec 17, 2016 | Mar 25, 2017 | 99 | — | — | 23" | 5 | 11" | 12" | 74" | 28 | — | — |
| 2015-16 | Dec 12, 2015 | Mar 13, 2016 | 93 | — | — | 7" | 3 | 6" | 6" | 20" | 33.8 | — | — |
| 2014-15 | Dec 13, 2014 | Mar 29, 2015 | 107 | — | — | 17" | 6 | 10" | 10" | 73" | 22.4 | — | — |
| 2013-14 | Dec 14, 2013 | Mar 22, 2014 | 99 | — | — | 28" | 5 | 17" | 30" | 60" | 23.7 | — | — |
| 2012-13 | Dec 15, 2012 | Mar 17, 2013 | 93 | — | — | 24" | 2 | 21" | 24" | 69" | 28.2 | — | — |
| 2011-12 | Dec 17, 2011 | Mar 11, 2012 | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42" | 34.4 | — | — |
| 2010-11 | Dec 18, 2010 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66" | 25.1 | — | — |
| 2009-10 | Mar 20, 2010 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 63" | 28.3 | — | — |
| 2008-09 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50" | 26.2 | — | — |
| 2007-08 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70" | 28.1 | — | — |
| 2006-07 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53" | 28.8 | — | — |
| 2005-06 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46" | 29.3 | — | — |
| 2004-05 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 63" | 25.7 | — | — |
| 2003-04 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51" | 25.1 | — | — |
| 2002-03 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 81" | 23.4 | — | — |
| 2001-02 | Dec 26, 2001 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40" | 32.7 | — | — |
| 2000-01 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75" | 24.8 | — | — |
| 1999-00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38" | 29.1 | — | — |
| 1998-99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38" | 29.8 | — | — |
| 1997-98 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62" | 31.4 | — | — |
| 1996-97 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77" | 29.4 | — | — |
| 1995-96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 80" | 24.7 | — | — |
| 1994-95 | Dec 17, 1994 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32" | 30.4 | — | — |
| 1993-94 | Dec 18, 1993 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 78" | 23.4 | — | — |
| 1992-93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 102" | 25.5 | — | — |
| 1991-92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34" | 28.7 | — | — |
Reported snowfall, snow days and base depths come from OnTheSnow's season history or the resort's own reports. Opening and closing dates are the first and last archived snow report showing terrain open (* = projected). Modeled snowfall is ERA5 reanalysis at the resort's coordinates and is not comparable to the reported column.
Terrain
15 trails · 2.58 mi mappedMapped trails by difficulty
Easier27%More difficult27%Most difficult13%Expert7%Glade20%Terrain park7%
Count of OpenStreetMap trail segments.
| Trail | Rating | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn | Easier | 1,845 ft | lit |
| Ken's Way | Easier | 1,142 ft | lit |
| Pony Slope | Easier | 382 ft | lit |
| Pony Slope | Easier | 369 ft | |
| Bob's Bowl | More difficult | 403 ft | lit |
| Dutchman | More difficult | 1,546 ft | |
| Knox | More difficult | 771 ft | lit |
| Robber Oak | More difficult | 711 ft | lit |
| Ridge Run | Most difficult | 1,134 ft | |
| Slalom | Most difficult | 1,286 ft | lit |
| John's Cliff | Expert | 401 ft | |
| Glade | Glade | 1,215 ft | glades, ungroomed |
| J-Bar Line | Glade | 1,094 ft | glades |
| Lift Line | Glade | 663 ft | glades |
| Terrain Park | Terrain park | 665 ft | park |
Trails colored by rating; lifts dashed red. Geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Lifts
4 mapped · 0.6 mi of cable| Lift | Type | Seats | Capacity /hr | Length | Built | Manufacturer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Chair | Chairlift | — | — | 1,224 ft | — | — | operating |
| T Bar | T-bar | — | — | 1,209 ft | — | — | operating |
| Pony Tow | Rope tow | — | — | 394 ft | — | — | operating |
| Handle Tow | Rope tow | — | — | 353 ft | — | — | operating |
Lift ticket prices
| Season | Product | Price | Observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | adult day | $55 | Jan 15, 2026 | skihistory |
| 2025-26 | adult season pass | $359 | Jan 15, 2026 | skihistory |
| 2024-25 | adult day | $55 | Jan 15, 2025 | skihistory |
| 2024-25 | adult season pass | $359 | Jan 15, 2025 | skihistory |
| 2023-24 | adult day | $55 | Jan 15, 2024 | skihistory |
| 2023-24 | adult season pass | $319 | Jan 15, 2024 | skihistory |
| 2022-23 | adult day | $50 | Jan 15, 2023 | skihistory |
| 2022-23 | adult day | $25 | Feb 5, 2023 | wayback |
| 2022-23 | adult season pass | $289 | Jan 15, 2023 | skihistory |
| 2022-23 | child day | $20 | Feb 5, 2023 | wayback |
| 2022-23 | youth day | $25 | Feb 5, 2023 | wayback |
| 2021-22 | adult day | $45 | Jan 15, 2022 | skihistory |
| 2021-22 | adult day | $25 | Dec 8, 2021 | wayback |
| 2021-22 | adult season pass | $249 | Jan 15, 2022 | skihistory |
| 2021-22 | child day | $20 | Dec 8, 2021 | wayback |
| 2021-22 | youth day | $25 | Dec 8, 2021 | wayback |
| 2020-21 | adult day | $40 | Jan 15, 2021 | skihistory |
| 2020-21 | adult day | $40 | Jan 26, 2021 | wayback |
| 2020-21 | adult season pass | $230 | Jan 15, 2021 | skihistory |
| 2020-21 | child day | $15 | Jan 26, 2021 | wayback |
| 2020-21 | youth day | $20 | Jan 26, 2021 | wayback |
| 2019-20 | adult day | $40 | Jan 15, 2020 | skihistory |
| 2019-20 | adult day | $40 | Nov 15, 2019 | wayback |
| 2019-20 | adult day | $40 | Dec 7, 2019 | wayback |
| 2019-20 | adult half day | $30 | Dec 7, 2019 | wayback |
| 2019-20 | adult half day | $30 | Nov 15, 2019 | wayback |
| 2019-20 | adult season pass | $220 | Jan 15, 2020 | skihistory |
| 2019-20 | child day | $15 | Dec 7, 2019 | wayback |
| 2019-20 | child day | $15 | Nov 15, 2019 | wayback |
| 2019-20 | youth day | $20 | Nov 15, 2019 | wayback |
| 2019-20 | youth day | $20 | Dec 7, 2019 | wayback |
| 2018-19 | adult day | $40 | Jan 4, 2019 | wayback |
| 2018-19 | adult day | $40 | Jan 8, 2019 | wayback |
| 2018-19 | adult day | $40 | Jan 15, 2019 | skihistory |
| 2018-19 | adult day | $40 | Dec 2, 2018 | wayback |
| 2018-19 | adult half day | $30 | Jan 8, 2019 | wayback |
| 2018-19 | adult half day | $30 | Dec 2, 2018 | wayback |
| 2018-19 | adult half day | $30 | Jan 4, 2019 | wayback |
| 2018-19 | adult season pass | $220 | Jan 15, 2019 | skihistory |
| 2018-19 | child day | $15 | Jan 8, 2019 | wayback |
| 2018-19 | child day | $15 | Dec 2, 2018 | wayback |
| 2018-19 | child day | $15 | Jan 4, 2019 | wayback |
| 2018-19 | youth day | $20 | Dec 2, 2018 | wayback |
| 2018-19 | youth day | $20 | Jan 4, 2019 | wayback |
| 2018-19 | youth day | $20 | Jan 8, 2019 | wayback |
| 2017-18 | adult day | $40 | Jan 15, 2018 | skihistory |
| 2017-18 | adult day | $40 | Dec 14, 2017 | wayback |
| 2017-18 | adult day | $40 | Jan 15, 2018 | wayback |
| 2017-18 | adult day | $40 | Jan 17, 2018 | wayback |
| 2017-18 | adult half day | $30 | Jan 17, 2018 | wayback |
| 2017-18 | adult half day | $30 | Jan 15, 2018 | wayback |
| 2017-18 | adult half day | $30 | Dec 14, 2017 | wayback |
| 2017-18 | adult season pass | $220 | Jan 15, 2018 | skihistory |
| 2017-18 | child day | $15 | Jan 17, 2018 | wayback |
| 2017-18 | child day | $15 | Dec 14, 2017 | wayback |
| 2017-18 | child day | $15 | Jan 15, 2018 | wayback |
| 2017-18 | youth day | $20 | Jan 17, 2018 | wayback |
| 2017-18 | youth day | $20 | Dec 14, 2017 | wayback |
| 2017-18 | youth day | $20 | Jan 15, 2018 | wayback |
| 2016-17 | adult day | $40 | Jan 15, 2017 | skihistory |
| 2016-17 | adult day | $40 | Dec 18, 2016 | wayback |
| 2016-17 | adult half day | $30 | Dec 18, 2016 | wayback |
| 2016-17 | adult season pass | $220 | Jan 15, 2017 | skihistory |
| 2016-17 | child day | $15 | Dec 18, 2016 | wayback |
| 2016-17 | youth day | $35 | Dec 18, 2016 | wayback |
| 2015-16 | adult day | $40 | Jan 15, 2016 | skihistory |
| 2015-16 | adult day | $40 | Feb 2, 2016 | wayback |
| 2015-16 | adult day | $40 | Nov 28, 2015 | wayback |
| 2015-16 | adult day | $40 | Dec 29, 2015 | wayback |
| 2015-16 | adult half day | $30 | Feb 2, 2016 | wayback |
| 2015-16 | adult half day | $30 | Nov 28, 2015 | wayback |
| 2015-16 | adult half day | $30 | Dec 29, 2015 | wayback |
| 2015-16 | adult season pass | $220 | Jan 15, 2016 | skihistory |
| 2015-16 | child day | $15 | Nov 28, 2015 | wayback |
| 2015-16 | child day | $15 | Feb 2, 2016 | wayback |
| 2015-16 | child day | $15 | Dec 29, 2015 | wayback |
| 2015-16 | youth day | $35 | Feb 2, 2016 | wayback |
| 2015-16 | youth day | $35 | Nov 28, 2015 | wayback |
| 2015-16 | youth day | $35 | Dec 29, 2015 | wayback |
| 2014-15 | adult day | $35 | Dec 13, 2014 | wayback |
| 2014-15 | adult day | $35 | Feb 6, 2015 | wayback |
| 2014-15 | adult day | $35 | Jan 15, 2015 | skihistory |
| 2014-15 | adult day | $35 | Dec 23, 2014 | wayback |
| 2014-15 | adult half day | $30 | Feb 6, 2015 | wayback |
| 2014-15 | adult half day | $30 | Dec 23, 2014 | wayback |
| 2014-15 | adult half day | $30 | Dec 13, 2014 | wayback |
| 2014-15 | adult season pass | $220 | Jan 15, 2015 | skihistory |
| 2014-15 | child day | $15 | Feb 6, 2015 | wayback |
| 2014-15 | child day | $15 | Dec 23, 2014 | wayback |
| 2014-15 | child day | $15 | Dec 13, 2014 | wayback |
| 2014-15 | youth day | $35 | Dec 23, 2014 | wayback |
| 2014-15 | youth day | $35 | Dec 13, 2014 | wayback |
| 2014-15 | youth day | $35 | Feb 6, 2015 | wayback |
| 2013-14 | adult day | $35 | Jan 15, 2014 | skihistory |
| 2013-14 | adult day | $35 | Feb 21, 2014 | wayback |
| 2013-14 | adult day | $35 | Jan 18, 2014 | wayback |
| 2013-14 | adult day | $35 | Nov 27, 2013 | wayback |
| 2013-14 | adult half day | $30 | Feb 21, 2014 | wayback |
| 2013-14 | adult half day | $30 | Jan 18, 2014 | wayback |
| 2013-14 | adult half day | $30 | Nov 27, 2013 | wayback |
| 2013-14 | adult season pass | $220 | Jan 15, 2014 | skihistory |
| 2013-14 | child day | $15 | Nov 27, 2013 | wayback |
| 2013-14 | child day | $15 | Feb 21, 2014 | wayback |
| 2013-14 | child day | $15 | Jan 18, 2014 | wayback |
| 2013-14 | youth day | $35 | Feb 21, 2014 | wayback |
| 2013-14 | youth day | $35 | Jan 18, 2014 | wayback |
| 2013-14 | youth day | $35 | Nov 27, 2013 | wayback |
| 2012-13 | adult day | $30 | Mar 15, 2013 | wayback |
| 2012-13 | adult day | $30 | Jan 30, 2013 | wayback |
| 2012-13 | adult day | $30 | Feb 12, 2013 | wayback |
| 2012-13 | adult day | $30 | Jan 15, 2013 | skihistory |
| 2012-13 | adult season pass | $200 | Jan 15, 2013 | skihistory |
| 2012-13 | child day | $15 | Jan 30, 2013 | wayback |
| 2012-13 | child day | $15 | Mar 15, 2013 | wayback |
| 2012-13 | child day | $15 | Feb 12, 2013 | wayback |
| 2012-13 | youth day | $30 | Jan 30, 2013 | wayback |
| 2012-13 | youth day | $30 | Mar 15, 2013 | wayback |
| 2012-13 | youth day | $30 | Feb 12, 2013 | wayback |
| 2011-12 | adult day | $30 | Jan 15, 2012 | skihistory |
| 2011-12 | adult season pass | $200 | Jan 15, 2012 | skihistory |
| 2010-11 | adult day | $30 | Jan 15, 2011 | skihistory |
| 2010-11 | adult season pass | $220 | Jan 15, 2011 | skihistory |
| 2009-10 | adult day | $30 | Jan 15, 2010 | skihistory |
| 2009-10 | adult season pass | $220 | Jan 15, 2010 | skihistory |
| 2008-09 | adult day | $30 | Jan 15, 2009 | skihistory |
| 2008-09 | adult season pass | $220 | Jan 15, 2009 | skihistory |
| 2007-08 | adult day | $30 | Jan 15, 2008 | skihistory |
| 2007-08 | adult season pass | $200 | Jan 15, 2008 | skihistory |
| 2006-07 | adult day | $30 | Jan 15, 2007 | skihistory |
| 2006-07 | adult season pass | $200 | Jan 15, 2007 | skihistory |
| 2005-06 | adult day | $30 | Jan 15, 2006 | skihistory |
| 2005-06 | adult season pass | $200 | Jan 15, 2006 | skihistory |
| 2004-05 | adult day | $29 | Jan 15, 2005 | skihistory |
| 2004-05 | adult season pass | $200 | Jan 15, 2005 | skihistory |
| 2003-04 | adult day | $25 | Jan 15, 2004 | skihistory |
| 2003-04 | adult season pass | $200 | Jan 15, 2004 | skihistory |
| 2002-03 | adult day | $25 | Jan 15, 2003 | skihistory |
| 2002-03 | adult season pass | $200 | Jan 15, 2003 | skihistory |
| 2001-02 | adult day | $24 | Jan 15, 2002 | skihistory |
| 2001-02 | adult season pass | $200 | Jan 15, 2002 | skihistory |
| 2000-01 | adult day | $22 | Jan 15, 2001 | skihistory |
| 2000-01 | adult season pass | $200 | Jan 15, 2001 | skihistory |
| 1999-00 | adult day | $20 | Jan 15, 2000 | skihistory |
| 1998-99 | adult day | $20 | Jan 15, 1999 | skihistory |
| 1996-97 | adult day | $20 | Jan 15, 1997 | skihistory |
| 1995-96 | adult day | $22 | Jan 15, 1996 | skihistory |
| 1992-93 | adult day | $22 | Jan 15, 1993 | skihistory |
| 1991-92 | adult day | $22 | Jan 15, 1992 | skihistory |
| 1990-91 | adult day | $29 | Jan 15, 1991 | skihistory |
| 1989-90 | adult day | $20 | Jan 15, 1990 | skihistory |
| 1989-90 | adult season pass | $220 | Jan 15, 1990 | skihistory |
| 1988-89 | adult day | $20 | Jan 15, 1989 | skihistory |
| 1987-88 | adult day | $18 | Jan 15, 1988 | skihistory |
| 1985-86 | adult day | $15 | Jan 15, 1986 | skihistory |
| 1984-85 | adult day | $13 | Jan 15, 1985 | skihistory |
| 1983-84 | adult day | $13 | Jan 15, 1984 | skihistory |
| 1982-83 | adult day | $12 | Jan 15, 1983 | skihistory |
| 1981-82 | adult day | $12 | Jan 15, 1982 | skihistory |
| 1980-81 | adult day | $10 | Jan 15, 1981 | skihistory |
| 1978-79 | adult day | $9 | Jan 15, 1979 | skihistory |
| 1978-79 | adult season pass | $95 | Jan 15, 1979 | skihistory |
| 1976-77 | adult day | $8 | Jan 15, 1977 | skihistory |
| 1975-76 | adult day | $7 | Jan 15, 1976 | skihistory |
| 1974-75 | adult day | $7 | Jan 15, 1975 | skihistory |
| 1974-75 | adult season pass | $90 | Jan 15, 1975 | skihistory |
| 1973-74 | adult day | $7 | Jan 15, 1974 | skihistory |
| 1972-73 | adult day | $7 | Jan 15, 1973 | skihistory |
| 1972-73 | adult season pass | $90 | Jan 15, 1973 | skihistory |
| 1971-72 | adult day | $6 | Jan 15, 1972 | skihistory |
| 1971-72 | adult season pass | $75 | Jan 15, 1972 | skihistory |
| 1970-71 | adult day | $6 | Jan 15, 1971 | skihistory |
| 1969-70 | adult day | $6 | Jan 15, 1970 | skihistory |
| 1969-70 | adult season pass | $75 | Jan 15, 1970 | skihistory |
| 1968-69 | adult day | $5 | Jan 15, 1969 | skihistory |
| 1967-68 | adult day | $5 | Jan 15, 1968 | skihistory |
| 1966-67 | adult day | $5 | Jan 15, 1967 | skihistory |
| 1965-66 | adult day | $4 | Jan 15, 1966 | skihistory |
| 1964-65 | adult day | $4 | Jan 15, 1965 | skihistory |
| 1964-65 | adult season pass | $55 | Jan 15, 1965 | skihistory |
| 1963-64 | adult day | $4 | Jan 15, 1964 | skihistory |
| 1963-64 | adult season pass | $40 | Jan 15, 1964 | skihistory |
| 1962-63 | adult day | $4 | Jan 15, 1963 | skihistory |
| 1961-62 | adult day | $4 | Jan 15, 1962 | skihistory |
| 1960-61 | adult day | $4 | Jan 15, 1961 | skihistory |
| 1959-60 | adult day | $4 | Jan 15, 1960 | skihistory |
Nearby ski areas
Ski Butternut
MA · 1,000 ft vertical
11.2 mi
Bousquet Mountain
MA · 750 ft vertical
17.8 mi
Catamount Ski Area
MA · 1,000 ft vertical
19.5 mi
Ski Sundown
CT · 625 ft vertical
23 mi
Jiminy Peak
MA · 1,150 ft vertical
26.4 mi
Mohawk Mountain
CT · 650 ft vertical
27.2 mi
Straight-line distance between the areas' map coordinates. Compare with the closest two.