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Chestnut Mountain Resort Overview

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Chestnut Mountain Resort

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.

Elevation

Summit

1040ft
Vertical Drop

475ft
Base

565ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

30%

Intermediate Runs

40%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

10%

Longest Run

0 MILES

Skiable Terrain

139 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 9
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 2
Triple Chairs: 4
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 3

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 6328

61036 Galena

Illinois

United States

Phone: (800) 397-1320

info@chestnutmtn.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/09/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/30/2013

Projected Days Open: 112

Days Open Last Year: 87

Years Open: 54

Average Snowfall: 50"

Chestnut Mountain Resort Reviews

by sbi90 4th March 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 0
Am I Really in ILLINOIS?

Pros: short drive, beautiful view, steep
Cons: no off-piste, the usual weather issues
by skier71 7th February 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Chestnut

Pros: Steep runs, moguls, great view of Mississippi
Cons: slow lifts
by taraackermann 6th January 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
Best riding/skiing in Illinois

Pros: variety of terrain, generally good conditions, great lodges and food
Cons: rather crowded, a bit expensive, can get icy
by saludares 30th December 2010
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 2
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 2
A Midwest mini look alike Lake Tahoe ski resort

Pros: Nice view of the Mississippi river like in a Lake Tahoe.
Cons: Short of runs, outdoor to buy tickets, icy