Culture: Press Releases

October 14, 2019 (BOISE, ID)– Bogus Basin has announced plans to hire 500 employees over the next 30 days for the 2019-20 winter season. A job fair is planned for Saturday, October 19th from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the nonprofit recreation area’s downtown administrative office, located at 2600 Bogus Basin Road. A range of full-time,…

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September 2, 2019 (BOISE, ID)– Bogus Basin will achieve a big construction milestone this week: The lift towers for the new Morning Star High Speed Quad chairlift are scheduled to be flown into position by helicopter on Wednesday morning. Flying, catching, securing and installing the eleven towers is expected to last 2-3 hours, and will…

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August 29, 2019 (BOISE, ID)– Bogus Basin is gearing up for a big Labor Day weekend. The nonprofit recreation area will open its downtown sales office for the season on Friday to begin taking reservations for ski and snowboard lessons, equipment leases, and pass pickups for the upcoming winter season. On Saturday, the final Music…

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August 7, 2019 (BOISE, ID)– Bogus Basin announced today that the Glade Runner, Idaho’s only mountain coaster, is rapidly approaching a significant benchmark: its 100,000th ride. To commemorate, the nonprofit recreation area plans to surprise one lucky passenger with a giveaay package this weekend. The prizes will include a 2019-20 winter season pass to Bogus…

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August 1, 2019 (BOISE, ID)– Seven-day-a-week summer operations continue at Bogus Basin, and with Treasure Valley temperatures expected to remain in the upper 90’s over the next several days, the nonprofit recreation area is the place to be for residents seeking outdoor recreation and cooler mountain air. “This is a perfect time to head up…

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July 3, 2019 (BOISE, ID)– Bogus Basin is celebrating the kickoff of summer. Now open daily from 11:00am to 7:00pm, the nonprofit recreation area is ready for a big 4th of July weekend, and today announced its headlining acts for the popular Music on the Mountain concert series. The free concert series, sponsored by 10…

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May 30, 2019 (BOISE, ID)– From marriage proposals to memorable mishaps, Bogus Basin’s Morning Star Chairlift Story Contest has become a sentimental journey for local ski enthusiasts. The story contest, which runs now through June 2nd, represents a chance for one lucky winner to own a unique piece of Bogus Basin history by sharing their…

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May 22, 2019 (BOISE, ID)– Bogus Basin announced today that preseason summer operations will begin this Memorial Day weekend. The nonprofit recreation area will open to the public on Saturday, May 25th. Activities include the Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, scenic rides on the Deerpoint Chairlift, and the Shafer Butte Mining Co. gem panning station. Food…

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May 10, 2019 (BOISE, ID)– Bogus Basin will hire up to 65 employees for the 2019 summer season over the next few weeks. The nonprofit recreation area will open for weekend summer operations on Friday, May 25th, in time for Memorial Day. Seven-day-a-week operations will begin on Friday, June 21st. A range of full and…

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April 10, 2019 (BOISE, ID)– It’s time for local ski and snowboard enthusiasts to head up to Bogus Basin to get their final turns of the season. The nonprofit recreation area will officially end its 76th season this Sunday, April 14th. A host of events are planned, and the community is invited to join the…

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