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Otis Ridge
Otis, Massachusetts
The double chair (2006)
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| Otis Ridge Details |
| Status: | Open |
| First Year of Operation: | 1946 |
| Vertical Drop: | 400 feet |
| Lifts in Operation: | 1 double, surface lifts |
| Lifts Removed/Non Operational: | Surface lifts |
One of the oldest ski areas in Massachusetts, Otis Ridge opened as a surface lift area during the 1946-47 season.
Snowmaking was added perhaps as early as 1954.
The Grouse House was built circa 1968.
A double chairlift was installed for the 1982-83 season.
Ticket Price History
Weekend Full Day Lift Ticket
| Season |
Price |
Source |
| 2010s | | 2011-12 | $30.00 |  | otisridge.com | | 2009-10 | $30.00 | | otisridge.com |
| 2000s | | 2008-09 | $30.00 | | otisridge.com | | 2007-08 | $30.00 | | otisridge.com | | 2006-07 | $30.00 | | otisridge.com | | 2005-06 | $30.00 | | Brochure | | 2004-05 | $29.00 | | otisridge.com | | 2003-04 | $25.00 | | otisridge.com | | 2002-03 | $25.00 | | otisridge.com | | 2001-02 | $24.00 | | otisridge.com | | 2000-01 | $22.00 | | otisridge.com | | 1999-00 | $20.00 | | Brochure |
| 1990s | | 1998-99 | $20.00 | | otisridge.com | | 1996-97 | $20.00 | | Skiing The Pioneer Valley |
| 1980s | | 1988-89 | $20.00 | | Ski Massachusetts Brochure | | 1984-85 | $13.00 | | Brochure | | 1981-82 | $12.00 | | Berkshire Vacation Bureau |
| 1970s | | 1971-72 | $6.00 | | Boston Globe |
| 1960s | | 1968-69 | $4.50 | | NELSAP | | 1967-68 | $4.50 | | Eastern Ski Atlas | | 1963-64 | $4.00 | | Buxton's Eastern Ski Slopes | | 1962-63 | $4.00 | | Buxton's Eastern Ski Slopes |
Vintage Ads
Otis Ridge ad in the 1957 Eastern Ski Map
Click here to see more Otis Ridge vintage advertisements
External Links
Otis Ridge - official site
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Last updated: March 27, 2012
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