Chestnut Ridge

Chestnut Ridge is a small operating ski area in Orchard Park, New York, offering basic winter skiing and snowboarding. With a vertical drop of 55 feet and a summit elevation of 1096 feet, this is a modest local hill suited to beginners and families looking for nearby winter sports access without traveling to larger resorts. The area sits in the Buffalo-area foothills and provides a straightforward introduction to alpine skiing and riding for the western New York region.