Resort Comparison

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area vs Discovery

Discovery excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain. Blacktail Mountain Ski Area offers better value, while Discovery caters to those seeking a premium experience.

The Verdict

Discovery leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

123.5" average season

Best Terrain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

0.5h from BTM

Best Village Vibe

Pleasant base area

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Montana, United States

$$

Montana, USA

$Indy

Family

Ski School Age

-

4+

Full-Day Program

-

Beginner Terrain

6.5

7.5

Walkability

5.0

6.0

Village Vibe

5.0

5.5

Mountain

Vertical

1,422'

2,388'

Skiable Area

0 ac

2,200 ac

Green Runs

26%

15%

Trails

23

67

Lifts

4

6

Getting There

Airport

BZN

BTM

Drive Time

2h

0.5h

Road Ease

5.0

6.5

Cost

Passes

None

Indy

Day Pass

$0

$49

Cost Tier

Moderate

Budget

Village

Dining

Limited

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

71.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

71.8" total

101%

Discovery

123.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

120.1" total

97%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

124"62"0"

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Discovery

Key Insights

Discovery excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain. Blacktail Mountain Ski Area offers better value, while Discovery caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Discovery's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Blacktail Mountain Ski Area's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Discovery's walkability score (6.0) exceeds Blacktail Mountain Ski Area's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Discovery offers more terrain variety (2,200 acres vs 0 acres)
Discovery has greater vertical drop (2,388' vs 1,422'), offering longer runs
Discovery is budget-friendly while Blacktail Mountain Ski Area falls in the moderately priced category

Best For

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Budget-conscious families

Discovery

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (2,200 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
Budget-conscious families

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Guides

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