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General Information

Mission Statement

Dedicated to accessible, affordable and fun mountain recreation and education for the Treasure Valley community.

Bogus Basin Recreational Association, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, created by the Boise community 66 years ago, and operating under an all-volunteer Board of Directors and Association.  A professional staff manages all day-to-day operations.  We are one of the largest ski areas in Idaho with over 300,000 skier visits per season and open until 10pm during the season.

Please refer to Resort Hours for current operation schedule

LOCATION:

16.5 miles north of Boise, ID on Bogus Basin Road

   

ALPINE HOURS (day/night lift ticket prices here>>)

  • Mondays-Fridays 10:00am – 10:00pm
  • Weekends/Holidays 9:00am - 10:00pm

NORDIC & SNOWSHOE HOURS (trail pass prices here>>)

  • Saturdays and Sundays 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Monday & Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10:00am - 8:30pm
  • Holidays: open 9am and close at regular times

VERTICAL RISE/ELEVATION (see maps)

1800' BASE--5,800' TOP--7,582'

LIFTS & CAPACITY

  • 2 Detachable High Speed Quads
  • 4 double chairs
  • 1 triple chair
  • 1 people mover (beginner hill)
  • Lift capacity – 9,980 riders/hour
  • Vertical transport feet: 10,383

SKIABLE TERRAIN

  • 2,600 acres with 900 acres groomed
  • 165 acres for night skiing
  • 37km groomed Nordic trails

    • MAPS

    Alpine Trail Maps here >

    Nordic Trail Map here >

    Parking Lot Map here >

    Valleywide Bus Schedule here >

    DESIGNATED RUNS

  • 52 groomed alpine runs
  • 22% Easiest
  • 45% Intermediate
  • 33% Advanced Intermediate to Advanced runs

    • AVERAGE DAYS OPEN

    140 days (average season is Thanksgiving through mid-April)

       
    TERRAIN PARKS see details >

    • Sunshine (beginner-intermediate) off of Morning Star chair #2
    • Playground (Intermediate-advanced): Skiers' left at top of Deer Point #1 with barrels, rails, tables
    • Claim Jumper (advanced): Top of Deer Point #1 with big air elements

    TRANSPORTATION

    Boise Airport - 20 miles from resort (United; Northwest; Southwest; Horizon; Delta; Skywest)

    Stay and Play packages with Boise area hotels here>

    DAY LODGES

    Bogus Basin's lodges are not open to the general public during the summer, and are available for private group events with reservations through our Catering Dept.

    J.R. SIMPLOT LODGE base lodge at main entrance

    Hours: 9am-close weekdays, 8am-close weekends and holidays.
    Located at the base area , offering cafeteria style menus, beer & wine.
    Pizza-by-the-slice.Located at Chicago Connection Pizza on the mezzanine level.

    PIONEER LODGE upper lodge at mid-mountain

    Mid-Mountain featuring the famous Firewater Saloon, Bogus Bob's Grill and spectacular views of the slopes. Also featuring the Mid-Mountain Conference Meeting Center. Monday-Thursday (bar only w/limited menu) 4:30pm-10pm; Restaurant and Bar open Fridays 10:30am-10pm; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 7:30am-10pm.

    FRONTIER POINT NORDIC LODGE at nordic trailhead

    Located at the Nordic Trailhead, with views of the Boise Valley and seating near a gas fireplace. No cafeteria or bar. Snacks and beverages available or feel free to bring your own lunch. See Nordic Hours, above, for lodge hours.

    RENTAL, REPAIR AND RETAIL SHOPS

    Black Diamond Sports, on the mountain next to J.R. Simplot Lodge or at the main ticket office located at the bottom of the mountain: 332-5375

    Recreational and High Performance skis, snowboards, boots, poles, helmets, snowblades available for rent and lease.

    Bogus Basin logo-wear, goggles, and more available for purchase at the Pro Shop on the mountain:332-5370

    PEPSI GOLDRUSH TUBE HILL: 332-5493

    Fridays: 12pm-8pm (2-hour tubing sessions start at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm)

    Saturdays: 10am-8pm (2-hour sessions start at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm)

    Sundays 10am-6pm (2-hour sessions start at 10am, 12pm, 2pm,4pm and 6pm)

    $10/person for 2 hours.
    Ticket includes taxes/fees, tube rental.

    **** Due to the limited number of tubes allowed on the tube hill for each 2-hour session, advanced ticket purchase strongly recommended.  Reservations taken on-line here.

    CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED


    Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Bogus Bucks gift cards accepted. American Express is NOT accepted.

    ATM MACHINE*  LOCATIONS

    Main floor in the J.R. Simplot Lodge

    Main floor in the Pioneer Lodge

    *$2 fee charge by Bogus Basin, in addition to your bank charge.

    Contact us

    208-332-5100 or info@bogusbasin.org

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