Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort is a family friendly area that is also moderately priced. It is the largest ski resort in the American Midwest. There are 450 feet of vertical drop on 220 skiable acres. There is an average snowfall amount of 50 inches. The state of the art snow making equipment can quickly blanket 100 percent of the terrain with fresh, fluffy snow.
There are 9 lifts serving the Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort. The 19 trails will keep everyone happy. 30 percent of the area is rated for beginners while 40 percent of the runs are for intermediate level skiers and riders. 20 percent are dedicated to those with single black diamond abilities and 10 percent are strictly for use by expert snow enthusiasts with double black diamond expertise.
There are numerous restaurants and lounges at Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort. They serve a wide variety of fare from quick appetizers and burgers to full course meals. All will be satisfied with the food. There are fast food places, delis and restaurants closer to town.
The Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort has 120 rooms for overnight guests. The hotel overlooks the ski slopes and Mississippi River. The cost is reasonable and a free continental breakfast is available to those staying there. In town, there are motels of varying quality and price.
Après ski while staying on the mountain is limited to the lounges at the Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort. Some of those pubs have live entertainment on weekends. There are bars, nightclubs and theaters nearby.
