Chestnut Mountain Resort
Full service Midwest ski resort destination close to Galena, Illinois. Chestnut Mountain's terrain is geared for all levels of skiers and boarders. The 475-foot vertical drop runs 3,500 feet through nineteen runs ranging from bunny to black diamond. A Midwest snowboarding haven for boarders and skiers alike, Chestnut Mountain Resort's terrain park, the Farside, is the largest of its kind in the Midwest.
Region:
Closest Town: Galena, Illinois
Mountain Statistics
| Vertical Rise | 475 ft |
| Base Elevation | n/a |
| Summit Elevation | n/a |
| Annual Snowfall | n/a |
| Number of Trails | 19 |
| Skiable Acres | 220 |
| Longest Run | n/a |
| Snowmaking | no |
Lifts
| Number of Lifts | 9 |
| Quad Chairs | 2 |
| Triple Chairs | 4 |
| Surface Lifts | 3 |
| Lift Capacity | n/a |
Season Dates
| Season 2025 | Opened 12/07/24
(7 days so far) |
| Season 2024 | Opened 12/02/23 |
| Season 2023 | 11/26/22 to 03/19/23 (113 days) |
| Season 2022 | 12/11/21 to 03/13/22 (92 days) |
| Season 2021 | 12/18/20 to 03/07/21 (79 days) |
| Season 2020 | Opened 12/06/19 |
| Season 2019 | 11/23/18 to 03/22/19 (119 days) |
| Season 2018 | 12/08/17 to 03/19/18 (101 days) |
| Season 2017 | 12/09/16 to 03/05/17 (86 days) |
| Season 2016 | 12/20/15 to 03/06/16 (77 days) |
| Season 2015 | 11/22/14 to 03/14/15 (112 days) |
| Season 2014 | 11/29/13 to 03/29/14 (120 days) |
| Season 2013 | 11/30/12 to 03/16/13 (106 days) |
Chestnut Mountain Resort Resort Features
| Snowboarding | |
| Night Skiing | |
| Heliski/Snowcat Skiing | |
| Cross Country Skiing | |
| Snowshoe Trails | |
| Snow Tubing |
Terrain Park
| The Farside has more than 25 rails and features and is served by its own triple chair lift. |
Snow Report
Snow Reports and conditions for Chestnut Mountain Resort.
Lift Tickets
Pricing last updated 2022-12-28
| Adult (7+) | |
|---|---|
| Regular | $65 |
Multi day discounts available.
Sample pricing shown is for Saturday, January 14, 2023 online prices offered on their website.
Note: Pricing above is subject to change and is based on resort ticket window prices published on resorts website. Use for reference only.
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Programs
| Kids Program | ||
| Womens Program | ||
| Ski Lessons | ||
| Snowboard Lessons | ||
| Equipment Rentals | ||
| Adaptive Program |
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Address/Contact Info
Address: 8700 West Chestnut Road, Galena , IL 61036
Email: info@chestnutmtn.com
Reservations Phone: 800-397-1320
Snow Phone: 800-798-0098
Website: http://www.chestnutmtn.com/
Weekday Hours: Mon; 9a-4p; Tue-Fri: 9a-9p
Weekend Hours: Sat: 9a-9p; Sun: 9a-8p
Email: info@chestnutmtn.com
Reservations Phone: 800-397-1320
Snow Phone: 800-798-0098
Website: http://www.chestnutmtn.com/
Weekday Hours: Mon; 9a-4p; Tue-Fri: 9a-9p
Weekend Hours: Sat: 9a-9p; Sun: 9a-8p
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