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Discovery Ski Area
Discovery Ski Area is located in Montana
Discovery Ski Area
Discovery Ski Area
Location in Montana
Discovery Ski Area is located in the United States
Discovery Ski Area
Discovery Ski Area
Location in the United States
Location Granite County, Montana
Nearest city Philipsburg, Montana
Coordinates 46°15′23″N 113°14′31″W / 46.25639°N 113.24194°W / 46.25639; -113.24194
Top elevation 8,158 feet (2,487 m)
Base elevation 6,480 feet (1,980 m)
Skiable area 2,200 acres (8.9 km2)
Runs 67
Longest run 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Lift system 5 triples, 2 doubles, 1 surface
Snowfall 215 "
Website Official website: http://www.skidiscovery.com/

Discovery Ski Area is a fun ski area in Montana, United States. It's a great place for skiing and snowboarding! This area is on Rumsey and Jubilee mountains. It has different sections, offering slopes for everyone. You can find easy trails for beginners or challenging areas for expert skiers.

Discovery Ski Area has a huge 2,200 acres (about 8.9 square kilometers) for skiing. The highest point, called the Summit, is over 8,000 feet (about 2,438 meters) high! This ski area often opens early in the winter season. It is also known to stay open late, sometimes even until April. At the start of the season, Discovery usually opens only on weekends. But as winter goes on, it opens more days and for longer hours.

Where is Discovery Ski Area Located?

Discovery Ski Area is found close to the town of Philipsburg, Montana. You can reach it easily from Montana Highway 1. It is also along the beautiful Pintler Scenic Loop, across from Georgetown Lake. This ski area is inside the Beaverhead–Deerlodge National Forest. This means it's surrounded by amazing nature and trees!

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