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Information on Discovery Basin Ski Area:

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.

Discovery Basin Ski Area Lift closing and opening times:

Daily: 9:30am - 4pm

Half Day: 12:30pm

Length of Season: Nov-06 to Apr-07

Types and number of lifts: 3 Double Chairs;3 Triple Chair

Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
     Total Number: 63

Elevation at base 6480 feet and elevation at summit is 8150 feet.

Skiing Options at Discovery Basin Ski Area:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: 5 km
Snow boarding: yes

Equipment Rentals: skis , snowboards

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Contact Information:
406 563-2184
406 563-2184

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