Discovery Ski Area

Discovery Ski Area is an alpine ski area in the state of Montana, United States. Situated on Rumsey and Jubilee mountains, the area consists of four different faces and provides for beginner groomed runs to expert bowl skiing. Discovery offers 2200 acres of skiing with over 8000 feet of elevation at the Summit. The ski area is often open early in the season and is known to stay open late into the next year often extending lift operations until the month of April. Discovery is usually only open on weekends to begin the season, but days and hours will often expand through the winter season.

Discovery Ski Area
Discovery Ski Area
Location in Montana
Discovery Ski Area
Discovery Ski Area (the United States)
LocationGranite County, Montana
Nearest major cityPhilipsburg, Montana
Coordinates46°15′23″N 113°14′31″W
Top elevation8,158 feet (2,487 m)
Base elevation6,480 feet (1,980 m)
Skiable area2,200 acres (8.9 km2)
Runs67
Longest run1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Lift system5 triples, 2 doubles, 1 surface
Snowfall215 "
WebsiteOfficial website

Location

Discovery is located near the town of Philipsburg, Montana, off Montana Highway 1, and is situated along the Pintler Scenic Loop opposite of Georgetown Lake. Discovery Ski Area is located in the Beaverhead–Deerlodge National Forest.

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