Bogus Basin General Information
Mission Statement
Dedicated to accessible, affordable and fun mountain recreation and education for the Treasure Valley community.
Bogus Basin Recreational Association, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, created by the Boise community 65 years ago, and operating under an all-volunteer Board of Directors and Association. A professional staff manages all day-to-day operations.
Please refer to Resort Hours for current operation schedule
LOCATION:
16.5 miles north of Boise, ID on Bogus Basin Road
ALPINE HOURS (closed)
(Regular winter operating hours):
- Mondays-Fridays 10:00am – 10:00pm
- Weekends/Holidays 9:00am - 10:00pm
NORDIC HOURS
(regular season with night operation): Closed for the season!
- Saturdays and Sundays 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Monday & Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10:00am - 8:30pm
- Holidays: open 9am and close at regular times
VERTICAL RISE/ELEVATION
1800' BASE--5,800' TOP--7,582'
LIFTS & CAPACITY
- 2 Detachable High Speed Quads
- 4 double chairs
- 1 triple chair
- 1 people mover (beginner hill)
- Lift capacity – 9,980 riders/hour
- Vertical transport feet: 10,383
SKIABLE TERRAIN
2,600 acres with 900 acres groomed
165 acres for night skiing
37km groomed Nordic trails
NEW MAPS
Alpine Trail Maps here >
Nordic Trail Map here >
Parking Lot Map here >
Valleywide Bus Schedule here >
DESIGNATED RUNS
52 groomed alpine runs
22% Easiest
45% Intermediate
33% Advanced Intermediate to Advanced Runs
LONGEST GROOMED RUN
Paradise Trail - 1.5 miles
AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL & TEMPERATURE
200-250 inches natural snow +25 degrees
AVERAGE DAYS OPEN
140 days
TRANSPORTATION
Boise Airport - 20 miles from resort (United; Northwest; Southwest; Horizon; Delta; Skywest)
DAY LODGES
Bogus Basin's lodges are not open to the general public during the summer, and are available for private group events with reservations through our Catering Dept.
J.R. SIMPLOT LODGE
Hours: 9am-close weekdays, 8am-close weekends and holidays.
Located at the base area , offering cafeteria style menus, beer & wine.
Pizza-by-the-slice located at Chicago Connection Pizza on the mezzanine level.
PIONEER LODGE
Mid-Mountain featuring the famous Firewater Saloon, Bogus Bob's Grill and spectacular views of the slopes. Also featuring the Mid-Mountain Conference Meeting Center. Monday-Thursday (bar only w/limited menu) 4:30pm-10pm; Restaurant and Bar open Fridays 10:30am-10pm; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 7:30am-10pm.
FRONTIER POINT NORDIC LODGE
Located at the Nordic Trailhead, with views of the Boise Valley and seating near a gas fireplace. No cafeteria or bar. Snacks and beverages available or feel free to bring your own lunch. See Nordic Hours, above, for lodge hours.
RENTAL, REPAIR AND RETAIL SHOPS
Closed for the season!
Black Diamond Sports, on the mountain next to J.R. Simplot Lodge or at the main ticket office located at the bottom of the mountain: 332-5375
Recreational and High Performance skis, snowboards, boots, poles, helmets, snowblades available for rent and lease.
Bogus Basin logo-wear, goggles, and more available for purchase at the Pro Shop on the mountain:332-5370
PEPSI GOLDRUSH TUBE HILL: 332-5493
Closed for the season!
Fridays: 12pm-8pm (2-hour tubing sessions start at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm)
Saturdays 10am-8pm (2-hour sessions start at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm)
Sundays 10am-6pm (2-hour sessions start at 10am, 12pm, 2pm,4pm and 6pm)
$9/person for 2 hours.
Ticket includes taxes/fees, tube rental.
Due to the limited number of tubes allowed on the tube hill for each 2-hour session, advanced ticket purchase strongly recommended. Reservations taken on-line here.
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Bogus Bucks gift cards accepted. American Express is NOT accepted.
ATM MACHINE* LOCATIONS
Main floor in the J.R. Simplot Lodge
Main floor in the Pioneer Lodge
*$2 fee charge by Bogus Basin, in addition to your bank charge.