Bogus Basin’s Maddy Baldwin Wins Ski Area Management’s 2025 Rise Up Challenge
BOISE, Idaho — Bogus Basin is thrilled to announce that Maddy Baldwin, a lift mechanic at the non-profit mountain, has been voted the winner of Ski Area Management (SAM) Magazine’s 2025 Rise Up Challenge. Baldwin and the Bogus Basin lift maintenance crew earned the top honor out of five national finalists, receiving 1,540 of the 3,893 total votes cast.
The Rise Up Challenge, sponsored by Leitner-Poma of America (LPOA), spotlights rising-star lift mechanics and their teams from ski areas across North America, celebrating the skill, dedication, and innovation behind lift operations. Each participating resort produced a behind-the-scenes video featuring a standout lift mechanic, which was shared online for readers to watch and vote.
In recognition of her achievement, Baldwin will receive a $3,500 educational grant provided by LPOA. The other four finalists also received grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 to honor their contributions to the industry.
“Maddy is a phenomenal member of our team — her skill, personality, and dedication make a huge difference every day. We couldn’t be prouder of her for earning this national recognition, and this award is well deserved.”
Brad Wilson, General Manager
Baldwin’s win reflects the hard work and expertise of the entire Bogus Basin lift maintenance team, whose efforts ensure the mountain’s lifts operate safely and efficiently for every guest.
For more information, a short profile video of Maddy Baldwin can be found on Bogus Basin’s website.
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
