March 14, 2018 (BOISE, ID)– With 6″ of new snow and more in the forecast, Bogus Basin has planned a fun-filled weekend of events and activities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, entertain NCAA basketball tournament guests, and commemorate the grand opening of the Double R Ranch BBQ Smokehouse, a new full-service food & beverage outlet located on Bogus Creek Plaza, in the base area.
“March is a great time to head up to the mountain, and we look forward to welcoming visitors in town for the NCAA basketball tournament, and others who want to come up to ride the Glade Runner mountain coaster or listen to music on the plaza” said General Manager, Brad Wilson. The Glade Runner, which opened in December, operates Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00am until 9:00pm, and Sunday from 11:00am to 4:30pm.
Bogus Basin Events & Activities: Weekend of March 16-18th
Friday, March 16th:
10:00am-10:00pm: Hours of operation
10:30am-6:00pm: Pepsi Gold Rush Tubing Hill operating hours (reservations at www.bogusbasin.org)
11:00am-9:00pm: Glade Runner operating hours
Throughout the day:
- -$5 discount on a mountain coaster ride with the purchase of a tubing session
Saturday, March 17th– St. Patrick’s Day:
9:00am-10:00pm: Hours of operation
10:30am-6:00pm: Pepsi Gold Rush Tubing Hill operating hours (reservations at www.bogusbasin.org)
11:00am-9:00pm: Glade Runner operating hours
11:00am-6:00pm: Double R Ranch BBQ Smokehouse Grand Opening (This new food & beverage outlet, located on the new Bogus Creek Plaza outside Simplot Lodge, features a delicious menu, full service bar, and other offerings)
3:00pm-6:00pm: Live music on Bogus Creek Plaza
4:00pm-6:00pm: Free S’mores at the Bogus Creek Plaza fire pits (while supplies last)
Throughout the day:
- $5 discount on a mountain coaster ride with the purchase of a tubing session
- -Demo skis from the Bogus Basin shop, free to Bogus Basin season pass holders
- -Dress like a leprechaun, and receive a free ride on the Glade Runner
- -Green beer, corned beef specials at Simplot Lodge
- -Pot O’ Gold Treasure Hunt (find the hidden pot of gold on the mountain and win a free 2018-19 season pass)
Sunday, March 18th:
9:00am-10:00pm: Hours of opeartion
10:30am-6:00pm: Pepsi Gold Rush Tubing Hill operating hours (reservations at www.bogusbasin.org)
11:00am-4:30pm: Glade Runner operating hours
11:00am-6:00pm: Double R Ranch BBQ Smokehouse hours
Throughout the day:
- -$5 discount on a mountain coaster ride with the purchase of a tubing session
- -Demo skis from the Bogus Basin shop, free to Bogus Basin season pass holders
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
