Chestnut Mountain Resort Ski Resort

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Projected Opening: Dec 04
Projected Closing: Mar 07
Lifts: 10
Trails: 18
Skiable Terrain: 139 ac
Base: 565'
Summit: 1,040'
Vertical Drop: 475'
Average Snowfall: 35"

Snowfall

35"

Annual Snowfall

Nov0.5"
Dec8"
Jan11"
Feb12"
Mar7"

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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.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Dec 04, 2026
Projected closing date
Mar 07, 2027
Projected Days Open
112
Days Open Last Year
87
Years Open
67
Average Snowfall
35"

Terrain

Beginners Runs

26%

Intermediate Runs

58%

Advanced Runs

16%

Runs in Total

Longest Run

0.2 mi

Skiable Terrain

139 ac

Night Skiing

139 ac

Snow Making

139 ac

Lifts

Quad Chairs

Triple Chairs

Surface Lifts

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.

Reviews

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I went to school in platteville and held a season pass here for two years logging at least 20 days both years. Chestnut is easily the best in the area. You have to get to granite peak in Wausau to find a better midwest experience. I always find it annoying when ski hills have runs that terminate wit…

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Jan 02, 2016