Discovery Ski Area vs Red Lodge Mountain Resort
Discovery Ski Area (Montana) and Red Lodge Mountain Resort (Montana) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Discovery Ski Area | Red Lodge Mountain Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 2,438 ft (743 m) | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Summit elevation | 8,156 ft | 9,377 ft |
| Base elevation | 5,719 ft | 7,090 ft |
| Lifts | 8 | 7 |
| Runs | 50 | 58 |
| Beginner terrain | 22% | 16% |
| Intermediate terrain | 44% | 34% |
| Expert terrain | 34% | 50% |
| Night skiing | No | No |
Discovery Ski Area has the bigger vertical (2,438 ft vs 2,287 ft); Red Lodge Mountain Resort has more runs (58 vs 50); Red Lodge Mountain Resort skews more expert (50% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Discovery Ski Area | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Red Lodge Mountain Resort | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →
Stay near Discovery Ski Area
Lodging near the base fills up first during peak weeks. Search stays near Discovery Ski Area
Related comparisons
Big Sky Resort vs Discovery Ski AreaBig Sky Resort vs Red Lodge Mountain ResortDiscovery Ski Area vs Whitefish Mountain ResortRed Lodge Mountain Resort vs Whitefish Mountain ResortDiscovery Ski Area vs Yellowstone ClubRed Lodge Mountain Resort vs Yellowstone ClubDiscovery Ski Area vs Montana SnowbowlBridger Bowl Ski Area vs Discovery Ski Area
More detail: Discovery Ski Area stats · Red Lodge Mountain Resort stats