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LOCATION: 8 miles south of Galena on Blackjack Road, via Hwy. 20, or 8 miles north of Hanover on Blackjack Road via Hwy. 84
FACILITY: Alpine architecture. Chalet and Villa sections built in 1959. Edelweiss section built in 1971. Skier Services built in 1997.
ACCOMODATIONS:
114 Guestrooms
28 rooms w/ 2 double beds - 16 rooms w/ 1 queen bed
44 rooms w/ 2 queen beds and sofa
9 family suites - 2 jacuzzi suites
15 rooms in the villa w/ 2 double beds & bunk beds
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SKI SEASON: Thanksgiving Day through St. Patrick's Day
DOWNHILL SKIING: Chestnut Mountain is located on 220 acres of rolling terrain. Our lodge is situated high on a bluff, with a breathtaking view of the Mississippi River. PSIA Ski School National Ski patrol, NASTAR Races, and children's Programs. Full Line of ski, board, & shaped ski rentals
Nineteen Trails
7 acre terrain park (The Farside)
Average Base Depth: 25-62 inches
475 foot Vertical Drop
Longest Decent: 3500 feet
| RUNS | # Trails | % Terrain | Most Popular |
| Easiest/Beginner | 5 | 26 | Old Main |
| More Difficult/Intermediate | 9 | 47 | Crazy Horse |
| Most Difficult/Advanced | 4 | 21 | Warpath |
| FreeStyle Terrain | 1 | 6 | The Farside |
LIFTS
Nine Total Lifts
Lift Capacity: 10,000 skiers per hour
Three Surface Lifts (J-Bar)
Two Magic Carpets
Two Fixed Quad Chair Lifts
Four Triple Chair Lifts
RATES: Rates vary depending on location, type of room, and season. During the winter season (Dec. - Mar) all rooms are sold on ski packages. During the summer and fall season rooms are sold on packages as well as room rate.
MEETING FACILITIES: Chestnut Mountain Resort can accommadate conferences of up to 225 people.
Mississippi Suite Courtside - 1,247 sq. ft.
Mississippi Suite Riverside - 1,334 sq. ft.
Hospitality Room - 1,046 sq. ft
RECEPTIONS & BANQUETS: Chestnut Mountain Resort can accomodate receptions and banquets of up to 400 people . A complete selection of hors d' oeuvres, buffets, and banquet dinners are available.
INDOOR ACTIVITIES: Indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, and game room
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Alpine slide, minature golf, disc golf, Mississippi cruises, hiking, and biking trails.
POINTS OF INTEREST: Downtown Galena - Antique shops, historic buildings, museums, art galleries and gift shops.Dubuque, IA (40 minutes away) - Greyhound races, Mississippi river boat rides, & gambling.

