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Chestnut Ridge vs Windham Mountain Club

Chestnut Ridge excels for families prioritizing family features, while Windham Mountain Club offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Chestnut Ridge leads with 6 wins
Best for Families
Chestnut Ridge

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Chestnut Ridge

69.3" average season

Best Terrain
Chestnut Ridge

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Chestnut Ridge

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Chestnut Ridge

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Chestnut Ridge

Pleasant base area

Chestnut Ridge
New York, United States
$$
Windham Mountain Club
New York, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
6.5
5.0
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,640'
1,413'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
25%
24%
Trails
10
54
Lifts
1
10

Getting There

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

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
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%

Windham Mountain Club

60.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

55.1" total

91%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
69"35"0"
Chestnut Ridge
Windham Mountain Club

Key Insights

Chestnut Ridge excels for families prioritizing family features, while Windham Mountain Club offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Chestnut Ridge's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Windham Mountain Club's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Chestnut Ridge offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

Chestnut Ridge

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Budget-conscious families

Windham Mountain Club

  • 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