Resort Comparison

Ski Snowstar vs Chestnut Mountain Resort

The Verdict

Ski Snowstar leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Ski Snowstar

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Chestnut Mountain Resort

30.3" average season

Best Terrain

Ski Snowstar

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Ski Snowstar

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Ski Snowstar

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Ski Snowstar

Pleasant base area

Ski Snowstar

Illinois, United States

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Illinois, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

—

Beginner Terrain

6.5

5.0

—

Walkability

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,640'

409'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

19%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

ORD

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

None

—

Day Pass

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Ski Snowstar

Illinois, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,640'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails10

Getting There

AirportORD

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Illinois, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical409'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs19%

Trails16

Getting There

AirportORD

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Ski Snowstar

24.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

11.8" total

48%

Chestnut Mountain Resort

30.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

13.6" total

45%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

30"15"0"

Ski Snowstar

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Ski Snowstar excels for families prioritizing family features, while Chestnut Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

Ski Snowstar's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Chestnut Mountain Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Ski Snowstar offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Ski Snowstar has greater vertical drop (1,640' vs 409'), offering longer runs
Chestnut Mountain Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (81% green and blue), while Ski Snowstar skews more advanced (35% black and double black)

Best For

Ski Snowstar

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

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Budget-conscious families

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Resort Comparison

Ski Snowstar vs Chestnut Mountain Resort

The Verdict

Ski Snowstar leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Ski Snowstar

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Chestnut Mountain Resort

30.3" average season

Best Terrain

Ski Snowstar

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Ski Snowstar

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Ski Snowstar

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Ski Snowstar

Pleasant base area

Ski Snowstar

Illinois, United States

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Illinois, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

—

Beginner Terrain

6.5

5.0

—

Walkability

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,640'

409'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

19%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

ORD

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

None

—

Day Pass

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Ski Snowstar

Illinois, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,640'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails10

Getting There

AirportORD

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Illinois, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical409'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs19%

Trails16

Getting There

AirportORD

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Ski Snowstar

24.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

11.8" total

48%

Chestnut Mountain Resort

30.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

13.6" total

45%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

30"15"0"

Ski Snowstar

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Ski Snowstar excels for families prioritizing family features, while Chestnut Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

Ski Snowstar's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Chestnut Mountain Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Ski Snowstar offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Ski Snowstar has greater vertical drop (1,640' vs 409'), offering longer runs
Chestnut Mountain Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (81% green and blue), while Ski Snowstar skews more advanced (35% black and double black)