Discovery Basin Ski Resort Guide
Discovery Basin, United States
| Highest Lift | 8,150ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Height | 6,850ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sacramento and Chico Muni |
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Discovery Basin
The ski area of Discovery Basin is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 6,850ft.
Summary
Discovery Basin has direct access to a total of 5 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 6,850ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 8,150ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
We do not currently have enough information to describe the skiing in Discovery Basin. If you have skied here, or know the area, please tell us about it in the Ski Forum.
Snowboarding
Discovery Basin offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Discovery Basin.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Discovery Basin?
The next notable snow forecast is 2in, expected on 22 November, with around 9in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 8,068ft | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Discovery Basin Ski Area
| Cross Country Total Length | 3 miles | |
|---|---|---|
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Discovery Basin Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 8,150ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Discovery Basin) | 6,850ft |
| Lowest Trail | 5,906ft |
Location and Map
Where is Discovery Basin?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Placer, California.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Discovery Basin is Sacramento, 34 minutes drive away.
Chico Muni, Modesto City, San Francisco, Reno Tahoe and San José airports are all within three hours drive.
Sacramento is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 3,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Discovery Basin open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
