Ski company mogul Les Otten is shown with his dog, Maxine, in a tribute video shown at his induction into the Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. (SCREEN SHOT)
Ski company mogul Les Otten is shown with his dog, Maxine, in a tribute video shown at his induction into the Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. (SCREEN SHOT)
DIXVILLE — The Balsams Resort’s owner and lead developer, Leslie “Les” Otten, has been inducted to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame for his "profound impact on the entire industry as an innovator and visionary.”
According to Justin Koski, executive director of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, the hall "is home to the individuals that shaped our industry. Les Otten is a titan in the winter sports industry. He has resort experience pumping through his veins. He is a wealth of knowledge and completely committed to this day to build resorts where family and friends can build a lifetime of memories, adventure and fun."
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