Bogus Basin Announces Bonus Day Of Riding In May
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Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
The area invites all 2024/25 season pass holders to enjoy one final bonus day on the mountain on May 3rd, 2025.
Boise, Idaho – Bogus Basin has announced plans to reopen for a bonus day of skiing and snowboarding on May 3rd, 2025. The area reached a remarkable milestone in March, reaching a 100″ Base Depth on March 20th, 2025.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the community to the mountain in May, for only the second time in our 83-year history. Bonus days like this showcase what makes Bogus Basin unique – our unwavering commitment as a non-profit to provide accessible mountain recreation for the Treasure Valley community, even after our season has ended and every other mountain in Idaho has closed.”
Brad Wilson, General Manager
In celebration of being the last mountain offering lift service in the state of Idaho, the area welcomes all 2024/25 Bogus Basin season pass holders, as well as season pass holders from any mountain* to enjoy the bonus day.
Day tickets will be sold at the Mountain Ticket Office from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Ski and snowboard equipment will be available for rent at the Rental Shop. Skiing and snowboarding lessons will not be offered.
Lift Ticket PRicing
- Adult: (18-69 yrs) – $49
- Teen: (13-17 yrs) – $39
- Junior: (7-12 yrs) – $29
- Child: (0-6 yrs) – $10
- Senior: (70+) – $39
Mountain officials plan to open terrain off the Deer Point Express, Morning Star Express, and Superior Express. No beginner (green) trails will be offered. Terrain open on May 3rd will vary based on conditions. Find more weekend information on Bogus Basin’s website, bogusbasin.org.
As part of the celebration, guests can enjoy live music from a DJ in the ICCU Base Area Plaza.
“The mountain operations team is proud to offer one last day to the community in celebration of an extraordinary winter season. We’re especially grateful to our season pass holders, whose annual investment in the mountain helps make rare opportunities like this possible.”
Nate Shake, Director of Mountain Operations
Where Fun Meets purpose – Non-Profit Mountain Recreation
Bogus Basin is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization participating in the Idaho Gives Nonprofit Fundraising campaign, which runs through May 1st, 2025. As the last ski area to close for the winter 2024/25 season in Idaho, Bogus Basin stays true to its mission in providing accessible and fun mountain recreation for the Treasure Valley. The Bonus May Day event serves as a thank-you to the community whose support helps sustain the nonprofit’s year-round mountain recreation and educational programs.
Learn more and donate to Bogus Basin at Idahogives.org.
*Guests from other mountains must present their season pass at the ticket window. Multi-mountain day ticket products like the Indy Pass and Mountain Collective, etc. are not valid.
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
