Discovery Ski Area
Discovery Ski Area is an alpine ski area in the southwestern part of the state of Montana, United States.
A ski area, 5 mi southeast of Philipsburg
2,443 feet of vertical
50 runs and 8 lifts. That’s more vertical than 83% of the 234 U.S. ski areas we track.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°. When to go ↓
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is the nearest base
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is 13 miles southeast, with 24 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Philipsburg.
Discovery Ski Area
Discovery Ski Area is an alpine ski area in the southwestern part of 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. The area has seven lifts for Downhill, Telemark and cross-country skiing. The ski area sits on the west side of the continental divide at a base elevation of just over 6000 feet. Discovery is usually only open on weekends to begin the season, but days and hours will often expand through the winter season.
- Type
- Ski area
- Terrain
- 50 runs · 2,443 ft vertical · 8 lifts
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
- Official site
- skidiscovery.com
Where to stay near Discovery Ski Area
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (24) and Philipsburg (4).
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
9,597 people
13 mi southeast of Discovery
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From Discovery | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 24 5 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 2 RV parks | 9,597 | $232K | — |
| Philipsburg | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 754 | $308K | — |
| Deer Lodge | 26 mi east | 40 min | 13 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 3,021 | $248K | C+ |
| Maxville 29% vacation homes | 15 mi north | 20 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 203 | — | — |
| Drummond | 28 mi north | 40 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 277 | $246K | — |
| Goldcreek | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 1 1 campground | 3 | — | — |
| Garrison | 28 mi northeast | 40 min | 1 1 RV park | 106 | $583K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Discovery
Other well-known places within 64 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
39 mi🛶 LakeBerkeley Pit
47 mi🏛 National BattlefieldBig Hole National Battlefield41K visitors a year
126 mi🏛 National Historic SiteGrant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site24K visitors a year⛷55 mi⛷ Ski areaGreat Divide Ski Area109 runs · 1,396 ft vertical⛷52 mi⛷ Ski areaLost Trail56 runs · 1,758 ft vertical⛷63 mi⛷ Ski areaMontana Snowbowl64 runs · 2,538 ft vertical⛷58 mi⛷ Ski areaMaverick Mountain Ski Area19 runs · 1,579 ft verticalPhoto credits
Berkeley Pit: Cybergrl23, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Big Hole National Battlefield: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain
Visiting Discovery
What town is Discovery Ski Area near?
Philipsburg, MT, about 5 miles northwest.
What is the closest airport to Discovery Ski Area?
Bert Mooney (BTM), about 42 miles away. The nearest big hub is Spokane (GEG), about 223 miles.
Where should I stay near Discovery Ski Area?
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (13 mi, 24 places to stay), Philipsburg (5 mi, 4 places to stay) and Deer Lodge (26 mi, 13 places to stay).
Tips from people in Philipsburg
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.