Discovery Basin Ski Area, Montana Resort Information

Discovery Basin Ski Area

Overview

Resort Statistics

Lift Statistics

Trail Statistics

Other Services

Contact Info

Directions

Discovery Basin Ski Area is located in Deer Lodge National Forest in Anaconda, Mont. Discovery is a place for families to be together. With 40 trails covering 380 skiable acres and a 1,300-foot vertical, you will find terrain to suit your needs. There are great intermediate runs and outrageous, challenging skiing on the back side. Snowboarders are welcome. Cross-country skiers can glide along 5 kilometers of trails. Amenities include a full-service cafeteria offering a variety of homemade goodies, an outdoor grill open on weekends and busy days, a bar, picnic area and rental and sport shop.

Ski season dates	November 2007 - April 2008
Skiable Acreage	614 acres (249 hectares)
Average Annual Snowfall	200 in (508 cm)
Summit Elevation	8,150 ft (2,484 m)
Base Elevation	6,480 ft (1,975 m)
Vertical Drop	1,670 ft (509 m)
Longest Run	7,920 ft (2,414 m)
Terrain parks	Yes
Snowmaking	12%

Number of Lifts	6	Lift Capacity	4,300 per hour

Super Express Quads		Double Chairs	3
Hi Speed Quads		Surface Lifts
Triple Chairs	3	Gondolas (4 People)
Quad Chairs		Tram (15 People)

	Easy	20 %
	Intermediate	25%
	Advanced/Expert	55%

Child Care	No	Restaurants	Yes
Adaptive Skier	No	Snowboard Rentals	Yes
Ski Lessons	Yes	Snowboard Lessons	Yes
Ski Rentals	Yes	Cildren's Programs	Yes
Nearby Lodging	Yes	Women's Programs	Yes

Ski Discovery
PO Box 221
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-2184
info@skidiscovery.com

From the east:
Take Interstate 90 to exit 208 onto Highway 1 west towards Anconda (8 miles). Continue west on Highway 1 for 20 miles to Georgetown Lake. Turn right (north) at the Discovery Ski Area and St. Timothy's Chapel signs. Continue north for 4.5 miles to the ski area.

From the west:
Take Interstate 90 to exit 153 onto Highway 1 east towards Philipsburg (26 miles). Remain on Highway 1 past Philipsburg towards Georgetown Lake. Two miles past the Georgetown Lake dam turn left (north) at the Discovery Ski Area and St. Timothy's Chapel signs. Continue north for 4.5 miles to the ski area.

Air Travel
Butte's Bert Mooney Airport is located 50 miles from Discovery Ski Area. Delta and Alaska/Horizon Airlines offer connecting services through Salt Lake City and Seattle.

The Missoula International Airport is located 100 miles from the Discovery Ski Area. Delta, Alaska/Horizon, United, Northwest, and Big Sky Airlines offer connecting services through Salt Lake City, Seattle, Denver, Minneapolis, and Boise.