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Discovery Ski Area Overview

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14 Reviews
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Discovery Ski Area

This is another one of those undiscovered areas with excellent pricing, but snow that is seldom in real abundance. But, when it is, Discovery can make for some of the best riding in the state. The vertical is 1,670. The resort is located in Anaconda.

Elevation

Summit

8150ft
Vertical Drop

2380ft
Base

5770ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

25%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

30%

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

2000 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 8
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 5
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

PO Box 221

59711 Anaconda

Montana

United States

Phone: 406-563-2184

info@skidiscovery.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/24/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/07/2013

Projected Days Open: 116

Days Open Last Year: 116

Years Open: 40

Average Snowfall: 200"

Discovery Ski Area Reviews

by negwaski 10th February 2012
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 1
One of Montana's best Mountains

Pros: Wide variety of terrain, Never very crowded
Cons: Lack of snowfall
by jltoth 3rd April 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 1
great snow, no crowds

Pros: Uncrowded, great variety of terrain, inexpensive
Cons: Zero night life, slow cafeteria
by snowgirl2 27th March 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 1
Discovery

Pros: Friendly, terrain
Cons: inconsistent snowfall, crowded cafeteria with long lines, early season obstacles,
by Sanchopants 26th March 2009
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 0
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Amazing Place

Pros: Terrain, snow, terrain, lack of crowds, terrain
Cons: Ummmmmm some of the people there said snow isn't always so great