Bogus Basin provides a team of trained Ski Patrollers to provide first aid, assess mountain safety, post warnings, and close trails.

• Ski Patrollers are on duty when the chair lifts operate for the public.
• To summon a Ski Patroller, inform any employee, or call the Patrol Room at 208-332-5350.
• The Patrol First Aid Room is located in the base area nearest the parking lot and rental shop.

What we Do

Bogus Basin is committed to guest safety. While all ski area personnel help identify, educate, monitor, reinforce, and respond to safety issues across the mountain, Ski Patrol enhances safety by:

• Educating, enforcing, monitoring, and positively reinforcing the Responsibility Code and the Idaho Skier Statute.
• Monitoring slow zones, family zones, and high-traffic areas across the resort.
• Increasing guest and employee awareness of safety initiatives through on-mountain and community-wide activities.
• Partnering with the Snow Angel Foundation and the National Ski Area Association to represent our safety community.

In addition to these efforts, Ski Patrol leads avalanche mitigation, medical and safety incident responses, and trail demarcation and condition monitoring efforts.

Note: Any employee in uniform is available to assist with safety questions and is empowered to report unsafe skiing or riding.

Bogus Basin encourages you to use properly maintained equipment. Have bindings inspected and correctly adjusted by a certified technician. Wear a properly fitted helmet. Dress in water and wind-resistant outerwear and layers to accommodate changing conditions (check our daily conditions forecast). Use sunscreen and wear goggles or sunglasses to protect your eyes. Know your physical limits. Use caution when walking to and from the slopes. Sturdy, non-slip footwear is recommended for the parking lots and the base area. Link to Variable walking surfaces.

We also encourage all users to sign up for a lesson. Even experienced-level skiers and riders can benefit from a professional lesson.

Bogus basin Welcomes guests Using the Following Snow Sports Equipment:

• Alpine Skis – must have metal edges and working bindings with brakes
• Telemark Skis – must have metal edges and a brake system or retention devices
• Snowboards – must have metal edges and working bindings.
• Snowblades – must have metal edges and retention device
• Mono Skis – must have metal edges and a working brake system or retention device.
• Snowskates – must have metal edges. must have a retention device that is to be attached to the user at all times. Must be secured on lift and not dangling down below the seat.
• Ski bikes – must have metal edges and a retention device. Bikes must be store-bought and have no more than two skis. Homemade conversions are not allowed.
• Sit Skis- must have metal edges. must have a retention device. Must have evacuation attachment points.
• Snow Scoots- must have metal edges and retention devices
• Snow Trikes – must have metal edges and a retention device
• Snowshoes – on designated snowshoe trails only
• Nordic Skiing – on designated Nordic skiing trails only
• Snow tubing – in designated snow tubing area only

The Following are Not allowed on our slopes:

• Sleds, toboggans, discs, and uphill traffic on alpine slopes during operating hours.
• Babies are NOT allowed in Bjorns, baby carriers or backpacks on the slopes or lifts.

Gear to Bring

Prepare for the elements of the mountain environment with the ultimate in clothing versatility: layers! When packing, consider how changing conditions throughout the day might impact your time on the slopes. From warm spring days to blustery storm riding, you’ll always need the clothing items listed below:

Snow Gear

A weather-proof jacket and pants will keep you skiing or riding all day long. Look for materials that are waterproof or -resistant and windproof or -resistant. Breathability is important too, because as you work up a sweat on each glorious run, your clothing needs to allow moisture to escape.

Internal Clothing Layers

Your base and mid layers provide the insulation and wicking performance you need to maintain a comfortable body temperature while preventing excessive moisture. Worn underneath your snow gear, these layers are crucial—especially on cold, windy days.

When selecting base layers, avoid cotton and opt for performance materials like merino wool, silk, or synthetic blends that wick away moisture. (Cotton is neither breathable nor moisture-wicking.) When dropping temperatures are a factor, adding a mid-layer like a fleece sweater or light-down vest can make a small difference and keep you comfortable all day.

Accessories

You’re almost ready to ride, but don’t forget to outfit yourself with these last few key accessories:  

• Helmet: protect your brain, keep your head warm, and keep those goggles on. Helmets can reduce the severity of potential traumatic head and brain injuries.
• Eye protection: Wear goggles for better all-around sun, wind, and snow protection. Sunglasses are best suited for slightly overcast days (but be aware that the glare off the snow will still affect you).
• Gloves/Mittens: Insulated and waterproof hand protection saves your hands from periodic contact with snow, cold metal chairlift bars, and other natural elements you might encounter.
• Socks: Cold feet will ruin your day, so be sure to wear one (and never more) pair of ski or snowboard socks. Follow the same no-cotton rule with socks that you follow for your base layers for increased tootsie happiness.

Both functionality and style matter, so whatever your goal for the day, we have you covered. Drop into our Retail Shop when you arrive, and we’ll make sure you’re outfitted with the season’s latest tech (and style) innovations.

To help ensure a safe trip down the mountain, everyone should start on the easiest trails and work their way up. Whether you are new to snow sports or want to take your skills to the next level, our friendly professional instructors are trained to help you develop the skills and confidence to have fun on the slopes.

Do NOT Ski or Ride Impaired – Be responsible with alcohol consumption.

Electronic Devices—Bogus Basin discourages using electronic devices that utilize head/earphones while out on the slopes or loading and unloading lifts, as they may increase the risk of collisions or prevent you fromhearing instructions. You may not hear someone (or something) approaching from behind.

Do NOT go in “Closed” Areas – During the course of regular operations, Bogus Basin may find it necessary to close sections of the mountain for the safety of our guests. Closures are often marked with rope, ribbon, or fencing in conjunction with a CLOSED sign. Any marked boundary must not be crossed, whether or not a CLOSED sign is in place. Crossing a closure boundary can endanger yourself or others and may result in loss of lift privileges.  Ropes, fences, and closures are in place for your safety. Do not enter closed trails by going through the trees or under ropes. It’s your responsibility to be aware of and respect these boundaries.

Wooded areas between named trails are not marked in any way and are not patrolled. The snow is not groomed or maintained. If you decide to ski or snowboard in wooded areas, you are solely responsible for yourself. You should be an expert skier/snowboarder and stay in groups of three or more.

Machinery and Equipment

Snowcats, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, snowmaking equipment, and personnel may be encountered at any time. Snow grooming or snowmaking operations are being undertaken on any open or closed trail or slope, at any time, throughout the season.Bogus Basin management may adjust hours & days of operation, lift openings, terrain access, and activity offering at any time based upon snow conditions, weather conditions, trail conditions, and/or skier visits at any time.

Skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed in many ways. At Bogus Basin, you may see people using alpine skis, snowboards, telemark skis, cross-country skis, and other specialized equipment, such as that used by adaptive athletes. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing and riding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce.

1. 1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
2. 2. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
3. 3. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
4. 4. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
5. 5. You must prevent runaway equipment.
6. 6. Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
7. 7. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
8. 8. You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
9. 9. Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
10. 10. If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.

Winter sports involve a risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions, and actions contribute to your own safety and that of others.

Officially endorsed by: NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION

Due to safety and privacy concerns, Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area prohibits the operation or use on or above BBMRA property of unmanned aerial syBogus Basin takes the safety of its skiers and riders very seriously. Ski Patrol and employees are authorized to issue warnings or revoke privileges without refund for those who engage in reckless or out-of-control behavior.

Three actions every skier and rider can take to help keep themselves and those around safer on the slopes:

• R – be READY – to stop at any time
• A – be ALERT– to avoid others
• D – DISTANCE – yourself appropriately

Bogus Basin is proud to partner with the SNOWANGEL Foundation. This partnership allows us to educate you, our esteemed guest, about the importance of avoiding collisions by Skiing and Riding RAD, ensuring that we all can #RideAnotherDay.

It’s crucial to remember that winter sports carry the risk of serious injury, paralysis, or even death. Your knowledge, decisions, and actions are pivotal in ensuring your safety and that of others. Therefore, taking personal responsibility for your safety is not just important; it’s essential.

An Official Partnership with Snow Angel Foundation.

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Additional Considerations

Plan Ahead and ease up at blind spots, check uphill when merging onto trails, and give other skiers plenty of room when passing. Look out for spots on the run where traffic merges, or you can’t see what’s coming next.

Congested Areas Certain areas of the mountain are designated as Congested Areas. Observe posted slow signs and reduce speed. Fast and aggressive skiing and riding in these areas may result in loss of lift ticket.

Family Zones Certain areas of the mountain are designated as Family Zones. Observe posted family zone areas and reduce speed. Fast and aggressive skiing and riding in these areas may result in loss of lift ticket.

Collisions If you are involved in a collision resulting in an injury, you must stay at the scene until you give your name and contact information to the other party and Ski Patrol or other responding employees of the Bogus Basin. If you must leave the scene to get help for an injured person, give your name and contact information after you get help.   

Being in control of your experience on the slopes means having fun while taking control of your own actions.stems, or drones, by the general public— including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists. This prohibition extends to any devices launched or operated from BBMRA property, as well as any launched from private property outside of the area boundaries.  Any authorized operation of drones on or above BBMRA property will be governed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, local law enforcement, as well as those policies separately established by BBMRA, which may include certification, training, insurance coverage, indemnification requirements, and waivers or releases of liability.  Any violation of this policy may involve suspension of your access privileges to the area, or the revocation of your season pass, as well as confiscation of any prohibited equipment, and may subject violators to any liability for damages, including, but not limited to, damages for trespass, violations of privacy, and physical injuries to persons and/or property, as well as legal fees.

A helmet designed for recreational snow sports may reduce the risk of some types of head injuries. Bogus Basin strongly recommends Helmets for children. For more information on helmet use for children, please visit Helmet Safety.

Wearing a helmet is a personal choice, but Bogus Basin strongly advises it. Helmets protect your brain, keep your head warm, and keep those goggles on. They can also reduce the severity of potential traumatic head and brain injuries. Please note that helmets have limitations and that serious head injury can still occur even when a helmet is worn, especially if worn improperly or subject to reckless behavior.

It’s important (and part of Your Responsibility Code) to know how to load, ride, and unload all lifts safely. Not sure what to do at a lift? Ask a Lift attendant or ski patroller for help.

Loading

• Remove pole straps from wrists and hold them in one hand.
• Remove backpacks. Place it on a lap or on the seat.
• Remove the back foot from the snowboard binding.
• Stop at “Wait Here” sign and wait for a chair to pass
• Follow that chair to “load here” sign, look over outside shoulder
• It is OK to miss a chair and wait for the next one.
• Look back and grab the part of the chair that is easiest for you

Riding

• Sit down and sit back. Your back should be against the back of the chair.
• If a restraint device is available, lower it when it is safe to do so. Use of restraint devices is required by Idaho Law.
• Sit still, upright, and face forward the entire ride.
• If you drop something, let it FALL. Any item dropped can be picked up later.
• Absolutely no horseplay, and never jump off a lift!

Unloading

• Check for loose clothing & equipment to make sure it will not get caught.
• If the restraint device is lowered, raise it when instructed by the sign near the unload station.
• Keep your ski tips or front of your snowboard tipped up and straight ahead.
• At the “Unload Here” sign, stand up, ride straight down the ramp
• Quickly clear the unload area
• If you fall, move out of the way if possible or wait for assistance.
• If you ride the chair past the unloading area, wait for assistance. DO NOT JUMP!

Equipment and Retention Devices

All passengers must have equipment professionally manufactured for downhill snow use with retention devices. Before loading, remove backpacks and secure loose items. Remove pole straps from wrists. Each ski or snowboard used by a skier while skiing shall be equipped with a strap or other device capable of stopping it should it become unattached from the skier. This requirement shall not apply to cross-country skis.

• Snowboards with step-in bindings are required to have a leash
• Snowboards with strap bindings, the binding acts as a retention device
• Snowboarders must have their back foot unstrapped while loading and unloading lifts
• Skis must have brakes or leashes
• Snow skates, snow scooters, sno-go’s, and similar devices must have a leash or
• weighted brake system
• Ski-bikes must either have a leash or the ability to stop by itself quickly when the rider falls off
• All equipment must have metal edges
• Nordic skis are not permitted on any lift or downhill trail

Restrictions

• No children in backpacks. All passengers, including small children, must have approved skiing or riding equipment and a valid pass to board lifts
• No sleds, tubes, or saucers on lifts or anywhere within the Ski area
• No smoking – Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
• No downhill loading
• No dogs or pets
• No foot traffic or snowshoes on any lift or alpine slopes

Packs on Lifts

Backpacks and/or any bag that has straps that may go over one or both shoulders, over the head, or torso, etc. must be removed before boarding lifts and while passengers are seated on lifts. Packs that must be removed while riding a lift include but are not limited to:

• Backpacks
• Messenger bags
• Purses
• Hydration packs
• Fanny packs
• Airbag packs
• Or any bag Bogus Basin deems inappropriate to wear while riding lifts

This policy is to reduce the risk of entanglement and cultivate safety when loading, riding, or unloading lifts.

Learn more about lift safety.

Passenger Responsibilities anD Conduct

Passengers shall be presumed to have sufficient ability, physical dexterity, and/or personal assistance to negotiate and to be evacuated safely. Passengers accept the risks inherent in such participation of loading, riding, and unloading from lifts. In addition, passengers are responsible for:

• Their own loading, riding, and unloading.
• Before loading, first understanding and observing the proper loading, riding,and unloading procedures.
• Being responsible for getting on and getting off at designated areas.
• Maintaining control of their speed and course while loading and unloading.
• Participating in the loading, riding, and unloading processes in such a manner as to reduce the risks for themselves and others.
• Obeying all written and oral instructions and warnings
• Properly using the ropeway, tow, or conveyor and equipment provided

Passengers should use good judgement while using the lift, including refraining from:

• Throwing or expelling any objects from the lift
• Riding the lift while under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Idaho Skier’s Statute

Responsibilities and Liabilities of Skiers

6-1105.  DUTIES OF PASSENGERS. Every passenger shall have the duty not to:

(1) Board or embark upon or disembark from an aerial passenger tramway except at anarea designated for such purpose;(2) Drop, throw or expel any object from an aerial passenger tramway;(3) Do any act which shall interfere with the running or operation of an aerial passenger tramway;
(4) Use any aerial passenger tramway if the passenger does not have the ability to use it safely without instruction until the passenger has requested and received sufficient instruction topermit safe usage;
(5) Embark on an aerial passenger tramway without the authority of the ski area operator;(6) Use any aerial passenger tramway without engaging such safety or restraining devices asmay be provided.

Responsibilities and Liabilities of Skiers

6-1108. LIABILITY OF PASSENGERS. Any passenger shall be liable for loss or damages resulting from violations of the duties set forth in section 6-1105, Idaho Code, and shall not be able to recover from the ski area operator for any losses or damages where the violation of duty is causally related to the loss or damage suffered.

Park SMART

The National Ski Areas Association and Burton Snowboards would like to welcome you to the “Park Smart” Terrain Park Safety initiative. Park Smart is the evolution of the original Smart Style program. A cooperative effort with the help of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) and National Ski Patrol (NSP) that emphasizes the proper use of terrain parks while delivering a unified message.

Terrain Park areas are designated with an orange oval and may contain jumps, take-offs, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half-pipes, quarter-pipes, snowcross, bump terrain, and other constructed or natural terrain features. Prior to using freestyle terrain, you are responsibly for familiarizing yourself with the terrain and obeying all instructions, warnings, and signs. Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground and in the air. Use of freestyle terrain exposes you to the risk of serious injury or death. You assume all risk.

• START SMALL – Work your way up. Build your skills.
• MAKE A PLAN – Every feature. Every time you use freestyle terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use. Your speed, approach, and takeoff will directly affect your maneuver and landing.
• ALWAYS LOOK– Before you drop.
• RESPECT – The features and other users.
• TAKE IT EASY – Know your limits. Land on your feet.

Learn more about PARKSMART.

Other Considerations While in the Park

ATML

When first inspecting the features, consider the following elements of each feature:

• (A) The Approach zone is setting your speed and stance
• (T) The Take-Off zone is for making moves that start your trick
• (M) The Maneuver Zone is for controlling your style
• (L) The Landing Zone is for getting straight and riding away clean

Riding off the groomed runs and in deep powder is one of the best parts of our sports. That said, if you decide to leave the groomed trails, you voluntarily accept the risk of a deep snow immersion accident.

A deep snow immersion accident, or tree well accident, occurs when a rider falls into an area of deep, unconsolidated snow and becomes immobilized and suffocates. Deaths resulting from these kinds of accidents are referred to as NARSID (Non-Avalanche Related Snow Immersion Deaths). It’s important to understand that you have the power to reduce the risk of NARSID through your own actions and awareness.

It is extremely important to keep Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) safety at the forefront of your mind. Always remember:

• Ride with a partner
• Avoid the base of trees when skiing & riding in deep snow
• If you are going to fall, attempt to do so feet first
• The more snow, the higher the risk

Deepsnowsafety.org is an excellent resource designed to assist all riders in educating themselves about the risks and prevention of deep snow and tree well immersion accidents.

Powder Safety

Off-piste riding is tough and for experts only. Unmarked obstacles and hazards exist and should be expected. If you choose to ride the ungroomed area, including meadows and trees, please remember and follow these safety precautions:

Ride with a Partner

Hold your breath now as you are reading this. The amount of time until you need air is approximately how much time your partner has to help get you out of danger. It is critical to be with a partner who remains in visual contact at all times. In many cases, deaths due to tree well or deep snow immersion incidents could have been avoided if the victim had been with a partner who had visual contact. It does no good for your safety if you are under the snow and your partner is waiting for you at the bottom of the lift. Visual Contact means stopping and watching your partner descend at all times, then proceeding downhill while they watch you at all times. If you lose visual sight of your partner, they could lose their life.

Backcountry Gear

• Know how to use, and carry, the same personal rescue gear as backcountry users: Transceiver, shovel, probe, whistle
• Remove your pole straps before heading down a powder slope. Trapped skiers have difficulty removing the pole straps, which can hamper efforts to escape or clear an air space to breathe
• Always wear a helmet

What if I Go Down?

If you are sliding toward a tree well or a deep snowbank, do everything you can to avoid going down: grab branches, hug the tree, or anything to stay above the surface. If you go down, resist the urge to struggle violently. The more you struggle, the more snow will fall into the well from the branches and area around the well and compact around you. Instead of panicking, try first to make a breathing space around your face. Then move your body carefully rocking to hollow out the snow and give you space and air.

Hopefully, your partner will see what happened and come to your rescue within minutes. If not, experts advise staying calm while waiting for assistance. Survival chances are improved if you maintain your air space. Over time, heat generated by your body, combined with your rocking motions, will compact the snow, and you may be able to work your way out.

Avalanche Awareness

While snow safety & avalanche mitigation efforts help reduce the risk of avalanches, avalanches, and snow slides may occur both inside & outside of the posted boundaries. Avalanches are an inherent risk of the sport due to the nature of snow & its application on steep, mountainous terrain. Become educated on how to reduce the risk of injury or death from avalanches through your actions & awareness. Although not reflective of the Bogus Basin snowpack, you may visit sawtoothavalanche.com or payetteavalanche.org for daily forecasts.

For further information on the risks and prevention of avalanche-related injuries or death, visit avalanche.org.

Skiers and riders should be advised that a green circle, blue square, or black diamond trail at Bogus Basin is not necessarily the same as a green circle, blue square, or black diamond trail at other resorts. The system is a relative rating of trails at each resort and does not compare trail difficulty between resorts.

Trail Difficulty

Green Circle: Easiest
Blue Square: More Difficult
Black Diamond: Most Difficult
Double Black Diamond:  Experts Only
Orange Oval: Freestyle Terrain

BE ADVISED THAT ALL FENCING, PADS, EQUIPMENT COVERS, POLES, SIGNAGE, AND OTHER MARKING DEVICES ARE IN PLACE TO INFORM YOU AND TO INDICATE A POTENTIAL OBSTACLE OR HAZARD. THESE MARKERS WILL NOT PROTECT YOU FROM INJURY. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO STAY AWAY FROM MARKED OBJECTS AND AREAS.

When visiting Bogus Basin, the premise is not limited to the ski runs – as we have day lodges, parking lots, restaurants, tube/tobogganing area, terrain parks, walkways, access roads, and other ski area facilities. You will come across signage throughout the Bogus Basin that is important to respect and understand. Please pay close attention to all signage. It is present for the safety of both guests and employees. Failing to follow the directions on these signs may result in losing your ticket or pass. It is your responsibility to always be aware of mountain signage.

Safe Driving Practices

You are your Bogus Basin’s most valuable asset! The way you drive says everything about you. Make a positive statement by following these safe driving practices.

Stay Safe

• Always use a seat belt – driver and passenger(s).
• Be well-rested before driving.
• Avoid taking medications that make you drowsy.
• If you are impaired by alcohol or any drug, do not drive.

Stay Focused and Courteous

• Driving requires your full attention. Avoid distractions, such as adjusting the radio or other controls, eating or drinking, and talking on the phone.
• Continually search the roadway to be alert to situations requiring quick action.
• Keep cool in traffic – Don’t tailgate or offer hand gestures!
• Be patient and courteous to other drivers – Don’t flash your brights at the car in front of you! 
• Do not take other drivers’ actions personally.

Remember

• Respect the double yellow line! Cross the line, and you may face consequences.
• Bogus Basin Road speed limit is 35 mph. Pioneer Road speed limit is 25 mph.
• Bogus Basin Parking Lot speed limits are 15mph.
• Use slow vehicle turnouts.

Caution!

• Snow removal or road servicing equipment may be encountered at any moment.

Variable Walking Surfaces

Warning

Use caution when walking in parking lots and all other areas at Bogus Basin.

Please Note and Consider the Following:

• Be informed about current and upcoming weather conditions. Weather and walking conditions in the mountains can change rapidly. New snow can cover slick spots. Communicate to others and tell them to “pass it on.”
• Before exiting a vehicle, open the door and look down to assess the walking surface conditions.
• Wear slip-resistant footwear with soles designed for outdoor winter conditions. Consider using specially designed shoe or boot attachments in icy conditions, such as traction cleats or rubber sole attachments for ski boots.
• Avoid distractions and focus on the walking surface ahead. Store your phone securely in a pocket.
• Keep your head up, plan your path of travel, look before you step, and walk slowly. Use handrails on stairs.
• Take shorter steps. Shuffle your feet in slick conditions. This helps to force shorter steps and keep both feet positioned to help you recover if you start to slip.
• Remove sunglasses and tinted goggles when entering a low-light area.

Bogus Basin takes the safety of our guests and employees very seriously. All skiers and riders are responsible for skiing and riding responsibly, complying with the Responsibility Code, adhering to statutory requirements, and avoiding collisions with other skiers and riders. Bogus Basin may suspend or revoke skiing/riding privileges for reasons including but not limited to the actions listed below:

1. Careless and Reckless Skiing or Riding

• Violating the Responsibility Code
• Violating federal, state, or local law
• Skiing/riding in a manner that is dangerous or irresponsible.
• Causing a collision resulting in physical injury or damage to property

2. Inappropriate Behavior: Including but not limited to vulgar language or gestures, deliberately knocking down barriers, jumping fences, spraying guests with snow, snowballs, spitting on guests/employees, verbal altercations, and harassment
3. Destruction of Bogus Basin Property
4. Skiing or Riding in Closed Terrain or Unlit Terrain
5. Violation of the Uphill Policy
6. Failure to Present a Valid Ski Pass
7. Failure to Stop or Yield to Resort Personnel
8. Impairment by Alcohol/Drugs
9. Underground Teaching
10. Violent, Intentionally Harmful, or Destructive Acts
11. Egregious Behavior or Multiple Infractions of Safety Standards 
12. Reckless Driving
13. Pass Fraud 
14. Unauthorized Terrain Park Feature Building

Any of these infractions (or any other unsafe act) can result in the loss of skiing/riding privileges for the season or a suspension of privileges for a specified period.  

For first-time ski/ride-related infractions, the guest must complete the suspension period and meet with a member of the Bogus Basin Management Team before skiing/riding privileges are reinstated. For first-time non-ski/ride-related infractions, the guest must complete any suspension period and meet with a member of the Bogus Basin Management Team before skiing/riding privileges are reinstated. For all second-time infractions, Bogus Basin Management will determine whether to revoke skiing/riding privileges for the season or for some time.  

Bogus Basin may also ban violators from company property, temporarily or permanently. Bogus Basin reserves all rights to pursue the recovery of any damages, including through legal action.

Skiing and snowboarding are inherently risky activities. However, common sense and personal awareness can help reduce risk. Own your journey, own your progression: ski and ride within your ability level to avoid collisions, develop your skills, and manage terrain decisions. 

Purchasing a lift ticket or pass signifies acceptance of the Release of Liability. The Release includes a waiver of claims, assumption of risk, and indemnity; it is an agreement that is part of every guest’s ticketed experience.

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Idaho Skier’s Statute

Chapter 11

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES OF SKIERS AND SKI AREA OPERATORS

6-1106.  Duties of skiers. It is recognized that skiing as a recreational sport is hazardous to skiers, regardless of all feasible safety measures that can be taken.

Each skier expressly assumes the risk of and legal responsibility for any injury to person or property that results from participation in the sport of skiing including any injury caused by the following, all whether above or below snow surface: variations in terrain; any movement of snow including, but not limited to, slides, sloughs or avalanches; any depths of snow, including tree wells, or any accumulations of snow, whether natural or man made, including snowmaking mounds; freestyle terrain; surface or subsurface snow or ice conditions; bare spots, rocks, trees, other forms of forest growth or debris, lift towers and components thereof; utility poles, and snowmaking and snowgrooming equipment which is plainly visible or plainly marked in accordance with the provisions of section 6-1103, Idaho Code. Therefore, each skier shall have the sole individual responsibility for knowing the range of his own ability to negotiate any slope or trail, and it shall be the duty of each skier to ski within the limits of the skier’s own ability, to maintain reasonable control of speed and course at all times while skiing, to heed all posted warnings, to ski only on a skiing area designated by the ski area operator and to refrain from acting in a manner which may cause or contribute to the injury of anyone. The responsibility for collisions by any skier while actually skiing, with any person, shall be solely that of the individual or individuals involved in such collision and not that of the ski area operator.

No person shall place any object in the skiing area or on the uphill track of any aerial passenger tramway that may cause a passenger or skier to fall; cross the track of any T-bar lift, J-bar lift, platter lift or similar device, a fiber rope or wire rope tow and a conveyor, except at a designated location; or depart when involved in a skiing accident, from the scene of the accident without leaving personal identification, including name and address, before notifying the proper authorities or obtaining assistance when that person knows that any other person involved in the accident is in need of medical or other assistance.

No skier shall fail to wear retention straps or other devices to help prevent runaway equipment.

History:
[6-1106, added 1979, ch. 270, sec. 1, p. 703; am. 2014, ch. 187, sec. 3, p. 498.]

Chapter 11

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES OF SKIERS AND SKI AREA OPERATORS

6-1109.  Liability of skiers. Any skier shall be liable for loss or damages resulting from violations of the duties set forth in section 6-1106, Idaho Code, and shall not be able to recover from the ski area operator for any losses or damages where the violation of duty is causally related to the loss or damage suffered.

History:

[6-1109, added 1979, ch. 270, sec. 1, p. 704.]