Bogus Basin Ski Resort, Boise, Idaho

Boise, Idaho is in the northwest in the heart of the mountains. The Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is located About 16 miles north of downtown Boise. Bogus Mountain Ski Resort has 2,600 acres of ski area for all levels of skiers. During the winter it is filled with activity with residents and visitors. On the acreage is 35 kilometers of groomed Nordic trails. These trails take cross country skiers around the mountains, down a few small hills, and to some of the most beautiful sites available. There is a lift which serves the tubing hill, 3 day lodges, and lessons available. The lodges have food service so visitors to the ski resort can stay on the mountain all day. The lessons available are for 3 to adults. Also on site is the equipment rental shop.

Bogus Basin Ski Resort opens early in the morning, remaining open until 10pm on most nights. Residents can come ski even after work, school, or for breaks. During the summer Bogus Basin Ski Resort and Recreation Area is open. They have hiking and biking trails. There is also a disc golf course which opens as soon as the snow melts. The lodges can be rented for private functions like weddings, reunions or meetings. Even birthday parties are welcome.

For downhill skiing the vertical rise of the mountain is 1800' Base- 5800' top for a total of 7,582'. Lifts include 2 detachable high speed quads, 4 double chairs, and 1 triple chair. Lift capacity is 9,980 riders per hour with a vertical transport feet of 10, 383. The skiable terrain is 2,600 acres with 900 acres of land groomed. For night skiing 165 acres will be lit up. The designated runs are 67 groomed alpine, 22 percent easy, 45 percent intermediate, and 33 percent for advanced skiers only. On average each winter the Bogus Basin Ski Resort is open 140 days from Thanksgiving to mid April.

Also on site at the resort area is the Sunshine terrain park for the beginner, the Playground for the intermediate, and Claim Jumper for advance. The Claim Jumper provides big air elements. The airport is 20 miles from the resort. They offer stay and play packages at Bogus Basin Ski Resort for ski passes and hotel stay.

The Pepsi Goldrush Tube Hill is an exciting way to have fun with a downhill run without skis. The hill is open on weekends: Friday 12pm to 8pm, Saturday 10 am to 8pm, and Sunday 10am to 6pm. They have tubing sessions that last for two hours. It is $10 per person, though that is subject to change from season to season. Lift tickets for Bogus Basin vary with each season. However, visitors can lock in prices for the upcoming season in advance. For example they can offer a great discount for the next season even as the current season is closing.

Visitors are able to take skiing and snowboarding lessons from the school at Bogus Basin. Lesson prices will vary depending on what you want to take.