Alpine Lessons
Learn from the best of ’em with lessons designed to fit every students needs and unique skills – all ages and abilities are welcome. Learning with Bogus Basin is a tradition, make it part of your story this winter!
Registration for Multi-Visit Winter Lessons is open
Pre-season lesson registration is available online only.
Available Multi-Visit Winter Lesson Programs include:
Mogul Mouse, Mountain Explorer, Mountain Adventure, Passport Packages, Extreme Team, and Backside Bashers
Private and Group lessons are NOT available until after November 1st.
Multi-visit Group Lessons
Let’s be real – learning never stops, so why take just take one lesson when you can spend the whole season dialing your technique and exploring new aspects of Bogus Basin,
the nation’s largest non-profit recreation area!
Online Registration is Open!
Mogul Mouse
Ages 4–6
Mogul Mouse brings out the fun in winter sports! Designed specifically for children ages 4-6 years old. Mogul Mouse is available for alpine skiing at all ability levels.
Mountain Explorers
Ages 7–12
Learn to turn and learn tactics that allows you to explore more of the mountain! Mountain Explorer is available for snowboarders or alpine skiers at all ability levels.
Mountain Adventure
Ages 13+
Gain the skills and adventure all over the mountain! Total of 1800 acres to enjoy making turns. Mountain Adventure is available for snowboarders and alpine skiers at all ability levels.
Extreme Team
Ages 7–17
Extreme Team focuses on improving kids riding through exploration and camaraderie! Extreme Team is available for intermediate and advanced snowboarders and alpine skiers.
Backside Bashers
Ages 18+
Learn to improve your technique and take on more of the mountain, then you’re ready to “Bash”! Backside Bashers is is available for intermediate and advanced alpine skiers.
Passport Package
Ages 13+
Bogus Basin’s Passport Package for BEGINNER skiers and snowboarders is an award-winning, nationally recognized program at an unbeatable price!
GROUP LESSONS
The most affordable way to learn is from a Bogus Basin certified instructor for all ability levels. Learning to ski or snowboard has never been more accessible & affordable!
Group lessons are NOT available until after November 1st.
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
A private alpine lesson where you control who is with you! Invite up to 4 other friends or family members to join and learn with you, and get the most bang for your buck – Perfect for the youngsters and their friends!
Semi-Private lessons are NOT available until after November 1st.
PRIVATE LESSONS
You, the instructor, and the mountain are all there is to it for your private alpine lesson. No matter how seasoned or new you are to winter sports, a private lesson helps you hone your skills on the mountain. You call the shots because the lesson is all about you!
Private lessons are NOT available until after November 1st.
Reservations fill up quickly. Call us at (208) 332-5100 to reserve your spot.
School Programs
Homeschool Snow Sports
The Homeschool Snow Sports program is offered to homeschool children ages 7 to 18. Different package options include rentals, lift tickets, and lessons for participants. Available for both Ski and Snowboard, all abilities.
Life Sports
The Life Sports programs are offered to school groups that would like to plan skiing and snowboarding lesson trips to the Mountain. This program includes rentals, lift tickets, and lessons for participants. Life Sports offers day and evening opportunities.
Homeschool Snow Sports Pricing & Schedule
- Series of 4 Lessons
- 1 hour and 45 minutes Lessons
Registration Opening Soon
| Package A | Lesson, Lift Ticket, and Rental | $168 |
| Package B | Lesson and Lift Ticket | $128 |
| Package C | Lesson Only | $96 |
January
Tuesdays at 12:30 pm
- 1/06
- 1/13
- 1/20
- 1/27
Thursdays at 12:30 pm
- 1/08
- 1/15
- 1/22
- 1/29
February
Tuesdays at 12:30 pm
- 2/03
- 2/10
- 2/17
- 2/24
Thursdays at 12:30 pm
- 2/05
- 2/12
- 2/19
- 2/26
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