Chestnut Mountain
ski resort in Galena, Illinois
The Chestnut Mountain ski resort is located in Galena, Illinois,
20 miles southeast of Dubuque, Iowa, in Jo Daviess County. It is visible from a 10-mile radius. The ski resort opened in 1959 and features two restaurants, a lodge with 119 rooms, an indoor pool and hot tub area, as well as several other accommodations. There are 19 ski runs: 4 Beginner, 11 Intermediate, 3 Advanced, plus "The Far Side", a snowboarding terrain park. The park has two quad chairs, four triple chairs, and two surface lifts.
Chestnut Mountain's 20,000 square foot ski center houses an apparel shop, equipment rental area, and ticketing outlet. The apparel shop features Rossignol skis and boots, Burton Snowboards, and clothing from Burton and Nordica (company). The Ski Center Pro Shop also houses a ski school, first aid station, and tuning shop.
Chestnut Mountain has a Children's Center, and there is an affiliated Chestnut Mountain Race Team.
During the warmer seasons, the resort operates a mini golf course and a playground, as well as an Alpine Slide served by a ski lift.
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