Contact:
Bridgette Johnson
Senior Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Bridgette@bogusbasin.org
Coach Chairlift & All Conveyors Open Saturday and Sunday, New Fast-Track Learning Program Debuts
Boise, Idaho – Bogus Basin announced plans today to operate the Coach Chairlift, and three conveyor lifts: Explorer, Easy Rider, and Discovery this weekend. The Explorer Conveyor provides access to an adjacent terrain park, with approximately eight intermediate/advanced features. For beginners, the Mountain Experience team is building several pods of learn-to-ride terrain park features along the side of the Coach’s Corner trail.
Cooler temperatures in the region allowed the non-profit’s snowmaking team to convert nearly 6 million gallons of water into snow on the Coach’s Corner, Stewart’s Bowl, Morning Star, and Silver Queen trails over the past several days. These efforts will continue as conditions allow.
“Our Mountain Experience Team is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for early-season terrain parks, thanks to snowmaking and snow storage. We are stoked to welcome locals back this weekend to several fresh builds despite weather challenges.”
Corey McDonald, Mountain Programs & Events Manager
Terrain Based Learning
This weekend marks the launch of Terrain Based Learning at the recreation area. This industry leading program is designed to fast-track the learning process for skiing and snowboarding. Via self guided tutorials, or with the help of an instructor, guests progress through a series of gentle features such as rollers and banked turns for a fun, low-pressure learning experience. Terrain Based Learning stations will be accessible from the Discovery and Easy Rider conveyors throughout the season.
“Terrain Based Learning is a highly successful teaching methodology that guides new and novice guests through the fundamental body positions of skiing or snowboarding on specifically designed snow features.”
Austin Smith, Director of Innovation and Marketing
Scheduled Operations for December 6th & 7th
- The Coach Chairlift and conveyors will operate from 9 am to 4:30 pm
- Conveyor Tickets, with access to three conveyor lifts, $15
- Day Tickets, offering access to three conveyors and the Coach Chairlift, $25
- Valid Passes: True Bogus, Winter, Value, and Twilight* (*after 3 pm)
- Bogus Creek Lodge will be open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- The Rental Shop opens for ski and snowboard rentals at 8:30 am
- The Basin Retail Shop is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Walk-up lessons are available. The Ski and Snowboard School office is located on the ground floor of the Bogus Creek Lodge, accessible from the Base Area
- The Downtown Sales Office is open daily, 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday
All 2025/26 season pass holders are required to pick up their Season Pass Access Cards prior to visiting the mountain. Area officials encourage them to stop by the Downtown Sales Office at the base of the mountain, 2600 N Bogus Basin Rd. for faster service.
Learn more about weekend operations, and improvements you can expect to see on the mountain this winter on Bogus Basin’s website, www.bogusbasin.org.
About Bogus Basin Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is a 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to engaging the community to provide accessible, affordable, and fun year-round mountain recreation and education. Opened in 1942, Bogus Basin offers 2,600 acres of daytime skiable terrain and 200 acres for night skiing, seven chairlifts and three people-mover carpets, and an 800-foot tubing hill. The Nordic Center offers 37 kilometers of groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing. Environmental education and community outreach programs, primarily youth, serve over 20,000 individuals annually. Summer activities include The Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, The Mine Shaft Challenge Course, mountain biking, events, hiking and chairlift service for hike and bike transport. Bogus Basin is located 16.5 miles north of Boise, Idaho, and operates under a special use permit with the Boise National Forest. www.bogusbasin.org
