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Discovery Basin

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Discovery Basin Ski Resort Guide

Discovery Basin, United States

Ski Area Highlights
Highest Lift2,484m
Resort Height2,088m
 Nearest AirportsSacramento and Chico Muni
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Discovery Basin

The ski area of Discovery Basin is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 2,088m.

Summary

Discovery Basin has direct access to a total of 5 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 2,088m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,484m, 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 12cm, expected on 2 November.

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Ski Area Stats

Discovery Basin Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Cross Country
Total Length
5km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
5

Altitudes & Slopes

Discovery Basin Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,484m
Resort Altitude (Discovery Basin)2,088m
Lowest Piste1,800m

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.

Discovery Basin