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Otis Ridge ski area, Massachusetts
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| | I went to the snowboard camp at Otis Ridge last year. Hope I get to go again this year. says Dorothy.
This is a relaxed ski hill boasting a pretty small height difference compared to other east coast ski resorts. This ski resort has a rather small range of ski trails and enough different ski lifts to serve them all. This ski resort gets blanketed by less snowfall than the local average every winter season. A 400 foot altitude difference is unsurprisingly not that much, but Otis Ridge has so many other great qualities. |
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Having 60 acres of skiing land, it's more of a small-size style ski hill. This ski hill has 5 ski lifts, and they are ably looked after and operated by welcoming folks. The seasonal snowfall of 6 feet keeps the runs well covered during the season. Getting your
| | skiing muscles activated and a chance to spend some time in the fresh air attract folks from all over. This is a family friendly ski mountain with heaps of intermediate or beginner ski runs. Skiing and snowboarding here in Massachusetts is a delightful thing to do every day of the ski season. This ski resort has a much lower than average percentage of demanding trails and a much higher than average proportion of green and blue ski trails. This ski area has 11 ski slopes, and they are glorious. Whether you're skiing or | |
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snowboarding, this area has a lot of ski hills. The close by places to stay are a bit away from the bottom of the hill, and if you make reservations in advance of a trip, you're all set. This is a popular ski hill for skiers from Pittsfield.
Special features: Overnight camp for skiers and boarders age 8-16 during school vacation periods.
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Skier and snowboarder reviews of Otis Ridge ski area, Massachusetts:
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| These outdoors activities are available near Otis Ridge ski area. |
| | Ski Areas Near Otis Ridge ski area:
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Blandford, Massachusetts
, 13 miles away 465 vertical feet 26 runs - 5 lifts 10% Expert & Adv. 50% Intermediate 40% Beginner |
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Ski Butternut, Massachusetts
, 15 miles away 1000 vertical feet 22 runs - 10 lifts 20% Expert & Adv. 60% Intermediate 20% Beginner |
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Bousquet, Massachusetts
, 17 miles away 750 vertical feet 10 runs - 5 lifts 40% Expert & Adv. 30% Intermediate 30% Beginner |
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Ski Sundown, Connecticut
, 19 miles away 625 vertical feet 15 runs - 5 lifts 25% Expert & Adv. 25% Intermediate 50% Beginner |
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Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts
, 23 miles away 1150 vertical feet 45 runs - 9 lifts 30% Expert & Adv. 50% Intermediate 20% Beginner |
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Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut
, 24 miles away 640 vertical feet 24 runs - 6 lifts 20% Expert & Adv. 60% Intermediate 20% Beginner |
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Catamount, Massachusetts
, 26 miles away 1000 vertical feet 29 runs - 7 lifts 30% Expert & Adv. 40% Intermediate 30% Beginner |
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Berkshire East, Massachusetts
, 27 miles away 1180 vertical feet 45 runs - 5 lifts 25% Expert & Adv. 61% Intermediate 36% Beginner |
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Woodbury, Connecticut
, 33 miles away 300 vertical feet 18 runs - 4 lifts 35% Expert & Adv. 35% Intermediate 30% Beginner |
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Mount Southington, Connecticut
, 34 miles away 425 vertical feet 14 runs - 8 lifts 25% Expert & Adv. 50% Intermediate 25% Beginner |
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| | Whitewater Near Otis Ridge ski area:
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Farmington River - West Branch, Berkshire/ Hampden
County
, 2 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Upper Upper New Boston) |
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Fall River, Berkshire
County
, 3 miles away, Class V - 0.9 miles long (Otis Reservoir to Farmington River) |
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Farmington River - West Branch, Berkshire/ Hampden
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Upper New Boston) |
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* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.
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