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Chestnut Ridge vs Gore Mountain

Gore Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Gore Mountain leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Gore Mountain

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Chestnut Ridge

69.3" average season

Best Terrain
Gore Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Chestnut Ridge

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Gore Mountain

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe
Gore Mountain

Pleasant base area

Chestnut Ridge
New York, United States
$$
Gore Mountain
New York, USA
$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age
-
4+
Full-Day Program
-
Beginner Terrain
6.5
7.0
Walkability
5.0
6.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.5

Mountain

Vertical
1,640'
2,537'
Skiable Area
0 ac
439 ac
Green Runs
25%
12%
Trails
10
119
Lifts
1
14

Getting There

Airport
ALB
ALB
Drive Time
2h
1.5h
Road Ease
5.0
8.0

Cost

Passes
None
Ikon
Day Pass
$0
$99
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Chestnut Ridge

69.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

69.3" total

100%

Gore Mountain

67.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

56.3" total

84%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
69"35"0"
Chestnut Ridge
Gore Mountain

Key Insights

Gore Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Gore Mountain's walkability score (6.0) exceeds Chestnut Ridge's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Gore Mountain offers more terrain variety (439 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Gore Mountain has greater vertical drop (2,537' vs 1,640'), offering longer runs

Best For

Chestnut Ridge

  • Budget-conscious families

Gore Mountain

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (439 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing