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Overview

Chestnut Mountain perches high on a ridge overlooking the Mississippi River near the historic riverport of Galena. Nineteen ski and snowboard trails cut through solid rock bluffs range up to 3,500 feet in length and are geared to all levels.

The seven-acre Far Side Terrain Park, complete with its own triple, features a quarter-pipe, two halfpipes, and lots of rails, kickers and jumps. Chestnut, with the hotel and Village Ski Center located on top of the ski hill, features a 475-foot vertical drop, which is big in this part of the Midwest.

Inside Scoop

Airport shuttle, three restaurants, three bars, apparel shop, rentals, lessons with magic carpet to make going up the mountain easier for beginners, ski patrol, ATM, laundry service, and daycare. Just eight miles from Galena with its many shops, restaurants, and historic sites. Free Wireless.

Plan Your Trip

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

16"
10"
7"
4"
0.5"
0.5"
Nov
8"
Dec
12"
Jan
13"
Feb
8"
Mar
Beginners Runs
26%
Intermediate Runs
58%
Advanced Runs
16%
Runs in Total
18
Longest Run
0.2 mi
Skiable Terrain
139 ac
Night Skiing
139 ac
Snow Making
139 ac

Total Lifts: 10

Quad Chairs
2
Triple Chairs
4
Surface Lifts
4

Elevation

Base
565'
Summit
1040'
Vertical Drop
475'

Important Dates

December 07, 20242024/12/07
Projected Opening
March 16, 20252025/03/16
Projected Closing
112
Projected Days Open
87
Days Open Last Year
65
Years Open
50"
Average Snowfall
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