Chestnut Mountain now possesses the largest snowmaking system in the Midwest. This first rate system consists of 70 strategically placed snowmaking machines & five 300 HP Vertical Turbine Pumps that cover more than 60 acres of skiable terrain. The power of this snowmaking system is unsurpassed and has the capability to pump 5,000 gallons of water per minute. This dazzling display of power gives Chestnut the ability to produce mountains of snow and open early, as you can see from our proven track record of the past 7 seasons.
Ski Season Opening Day
2002-2003 Friday, November 29, 2002
2003-2004 Saturday, November 29, 2003
2004-2005 Friday, December 3, 2004
2005-2006 Friday, November 25, 2005
2006-2007 Saturday, December 2, 2006
2007-2008 Friday, November 30, 2007
2008-2009 Friday, November 28, 2008

The Sunset Grille is a refreshing fine dining experience, where the view is almost as spectacular as the food. Perched high on a bluff overlooking the Upper Mississippi River Valley the restaurant features a 1,400 sq ft outdoor dining deck that offers everything from a scenic 3 state view, breathtaking sunsets, bird watching (eagles, pelicans, blue birds, & more), to exceptional food.
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