Related Regions: Illinois, Chicago, North America
5
by sbi90 - 4th March 2011
Pros: short drive, beautiful view, steep
Cons: no off-piste, the usual weather issues
Disclaimer: I'm an advanced skier by western standards. I go to ski and don't give a flip about a "resort" experience. And I'm bored to death on groomed run... Full review
5
by skier71 - 7th February 2011
Pros: Steep runs, moguls, great view of Mississippi
Cons: slow lifts
Three of us drove out to Chestnut to ski on Superbowl Sunday. We had never been there before, so we weren’t sure what to expect. We were very impressed wi... Full review
5
by taraackermann - 6th January 2011
Pros: variety of terrain, generally good conditions, great lodges and food
Cons: rather crowded, a bit expensive, can get icy
Chestnut is the by far the best place to go in Illinois! It has something for everyone and even has a great view of the Mississippi. The hill literally runs... Full review
3
by saludares - 30th December 2010
Pros: Nice view of the Mississippi river like in a Lake Tahoe.
Cons: Short of runs, outdoor to buy tickets, icy
Pros: Rolling hills drive going to this resort from Chicago suburbs area about 3 hours drive. Nice view of the Mississippi river kinda a like a Lake Taho... Full review
5
by ridethekink - 19th December 2010
Pros: Farside Terrain Park, steep black diamond, winding runs, excellent grooming
Cons: The backroads of farmcountry Illinois, slower lifts
Wow. I had heard mixed reviews about Chestnut mountain because of this exact website. They had $15 dollar lift tickets up until yesterday so a bunch of th... Full review
4
by justforfun - 3rd May 2010
Pros: Large group
Cons: slow service
I went with a large group of girls for a weekend getaway. We rented two large rooms. Each room held 14 to 16 people. They are very nice rooms. There was... Full review
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