About Discovery Ski Area
Discovery Ski Area is a ski resort in Montana. Discovery operates in western Montana under a U.S. Forest Service permit. Unsupported acreage, elevation, snowfall and terrain-mix fields remain blank.
Why Visit Discovery Ski Area?
- 67 runs with 1,598ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 250"
- 1,999 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 8 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Discovery Ski Area, plus places we’ve researched.
Live prices & availability
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Mountain Statistics
7,999ft
Summit Elevation
2,438m
6,401ft
Base Elevation
1,951m
1,598ft
Vertical Drop
487m
1,999 acres
Skiable Area
809 ha
67
Total Runs
1.5mi
Longest Run
2.4km
8
Lifts
250"
Avg. Snowfall
635cm annually
How Discovery Ski Area compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
35%
30%
15%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
35% of trails
◆Advanced
30% of trails
◆
◆◆Expert
15% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 6, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Discovery Ski Area
By Car
Discovery Ski Area is in Montana, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude46.2481
Longitude-113.2350
RegionMontana, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Discovery Ski Area trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Discovery Ski Area averages 250" of snowfall a year.
Discovery Ski Area rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 67 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Discovery Ski Area averages 250" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 7,999 ft.
Discovery Ski Area is located in Montana, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 46.2481, -113.235.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Discovery Ski Area, plus any places we've researched.
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