In the wake of a low tide season winter season, the momentum continues to build at Bogus Basin! After some detailed inspecting, we are finally ready to open the back side of Bogus Basin and night operations.
This season all locals have been chomping at the bit asking when we are opening more terrain and night operations at their favorite not-for-profit mountain. The time is finally here, night ops start Friday and Pine Creek Express & Superior Express chairlifts turn on for daytime operations starting Saturday.
Nights Begin This Friday!
Starting Friday, December 15th, 2023, frontside lifts spin until 10:00 pm nightly. Hit the slopes any evening you choose and enjoy bottomless frontside laps on fan faves like Showcase and Alpine – Make sure to peep the new lights!
Lifts operating until 10 pm:
- Morning Star Express
- Deer Point Express
- Coach Chairlift
- Explorer Conveyor
- Discovery Conveyor
- Easy Rider Conveyor
Your mountain crew worked hard making snow and preparing the mountain for night operations, and are pleased to deliver a night-time experience within the predicted mid/late December timeframe, despite our region’s challenging start to winter 2023/24.
Night Passes are still available for purchase! The season is in full swing; purchase your pass and ride out the long winter nights!
Back Side Lifts Open Saturday!
You read that right! Starting Saturday, the back side lifts are now delivering y’all to the top of Pine Creek and Superior. All runs that we can groom are groomed by our newest PistenBully 600 winch cat, the most powerful cat available on the market.
Amid the drier than usual weather patterns affecting the region, we are doing everything we can to bring winter to the locals. We know that everyone is “patiently” waiting for more terrain. Rather than holding out, we are dropping the ropes so you can drop in!
“The start of a new season is always highly anticipated, and while we are excited to expand operations, pass holders and guests need to ride with caution, staying on groomed terrain for the best coverage”
Devon Haire, Patrol Manager
The team is emphasizing the presence of early season conditions, so be mindful of potential marked and unmarked obstacles on trail. Not all trails on the back side of the mountain are expected to open – please check the grooming report prior to riding this weekend.
Sign your winter 2023/24 Waiver!
Unfortunately, over the last few weeks of operations, we have experienced technical issues with our RFID passes. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and are working on solutions. To help ensure a smooth experience through the lift lines, we recommend that you stop by our sales office at 2600 N Basin Road before visiting the mountain to confirm that your pass is properly activated.
Not sure if you’ve signed your waiver yet? Call the Downtown Sales Office with the appropriate guest records (name, birthdate, WTP number – located on the back of your season pass) ready, and our staff will be happy to check the status of your waiver. If it turns out you need to renew your waiver, the staff member can email the address on file with a link to your waiver.
If you’re a family, military, or college pass holder, make sure that you bring your documentation to the downtown sales and leasing office or mountain ticket office. Your pass will not scan through the gate if you do not bring your documentation!
Season passes are considered invalid and do not function at the gates until a waiver is signed and proper documentation is presented.
Make sure you’re ready for an epic season at Bogus Basin!
Operating Schedule – As of Friday, December 15th
Daytime & Nighttime
- Monday – Friday | 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday | 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Deer Point Express Chairlift
- Morning Star Express Chairlift
- Coach Chairlift
- Easy Rider Conveyor Lift
- Explorer Conveyor Lift
- Discovery Conveyor Lift
Operating Schedule – As of Saturday December 16th
- Monday – Friday | 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday | 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Daytime Lifts
- Deer Point Express Chairlift
- Morning Star Express Chairlift
- Pine Creek Express Chairlift
- Superior Express Chairlift
- Coach Chairlift
- Easy Rider Conveyor Lift
- Explorer Conveyor Lift
- Discovery Conveyor Lift
nighttime Lifts
- Deer Point Express Chairlift
- Morning Star Express Chairlift
- Coach Chairlift
- Easy Rider Conveyor Lift
- Explorer Conveyor Lift
- Discovery Conveyor Lift
Lift Tickets Release Schedule
- Wednesday, December 13th at 4:00 pm, Twilight and Night lift tickets for use Friday, December 15th through Friday, December 22nd, 2023.
- Friday, December 15th at 4:00 pm, full-day lift tickets for use December 16th through Friday, December 22nd.
Midweek and Night Season Passes remain available for purchase.
Parking/Transportation
Carpooling encouraged. A free park and ride lot is located at 750 Mountain Cove Road. Weekend/Holiday public transportation begins Tuesday, December 26. A round trip ticket costs $10, cash only.
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 165 acres for night skiing; eleven lifts and three people-mover carpets; an 800-foot tubing hill. The Nordic Center offers 37 kilometers of groomed trails. Environmental education and community outreach programs serve over 20,000 individuals annually, primarily youth. Summer activities include the Glade Runner, a 4,251 foot 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
