Bogus Basin History Project

*** Bogus Basin is completing a book about our amazing 66-year history and preparing to publish it in 2009. A local writer and ski enthusiast has gathered hundreds of stories and thousands of photographs that tell our colorful story. As a valued Bogus Basin supporter we are seeking your opinion, and about 3 minutes of your time, to answer a few questions (survey closes 10/31/2008)

The histories of Boise and Bogus Basin are intertwined, sharing more than 60 years of growth, vision, and change.

Generations of families have many memories and stories about skiing at - and driving to - the remarkable recreational area in "Boise's backyard". What started as a little ski hill with one rope tow has grown into a mountain with 7 chairlifts, 3 lodges, Nordic trails, night skiing, and approximately 300,000 skier visits each season. And every skier or snowboarder has a story to share.

Bogus Basin was created by a group of energetic and involved volunteers. Over the years, thousands of locals have worked and played on the snowy slopes north of Boise. Sadly, some of the earliest founders are passing away, their stories and memories lost to the rest of us.

A spark of an idea from Dick Vandenburg has grown quickly into a volunteer-driven “History Book Project” for Bogus Basin. Eve Chandler - an experienced history writer, Boise native, and active skier - is spearheading the project. She has collected hundreds of oral histories and thousands of photos and has written a book that will be published in 2009.

Read more for the historical synopsis and timeline about Bogus Basin.