General Information
Bogus Basin is open for full operation from 10am-10pm weekdays/9am-10pm weekends and holidays, depending on weather and conditions. Early and late season hours can change, so please check the
snow report page or call 208-342-2100 for daily reports.
Refer to our website for
Alpine, Nordic and Tubing Hill general hours of operation or call 3325-5100 for all departments.
CONTACT US:
List of Departments and Contacts here>
LOCATION: 16.5 miles north of Boise, ID on Bogus Basin Road. Here's how to
Find UsACCESSIBILITY: Boise Airport - 20 miles from resort (United; Northwest; Southwest; Horizon; Delta; Skywest)
HOURS*: Alpine Day/Night: (alpine ticket prices here>)Mondays - Fridays 10:00am – 10:00pm
Weekends/Holidays 9:00am – 10:00pm
Nordic & Snowshoe Day/Night: (trail pass prices here>)
Saturdays and Sundays 9:00am - 6:00pm
Mondays & Fridays 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10:00am - 8:30pm
Tubing Hill Day/Night: (see tubing hill pricing here>)
Fridays 12:00pm - 8:00pm (2-hour sessions)
Saturdays/holidays 10:00am - 8:00pm (2-hours sessions)
Sundays 10a:00am - 6:00pm (2-hour sessions)
*weather and conditions permitting.
VERTICAL RISE/ELEVATION:
1800' BASE--5,800' TOP--7,582'
Refer to Interactive Trail Maps
LIFTS & CAPACITY:
2 Detachable High Speed Quads
4 double chairs
1 triple chair
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
37K groomed Nordic trails
DESIGNATED RUNS:
52 groomed runs
22% Easiest 45% Intermediate 33% Advanced Intermediate to Advanced Runs
LONGEST GROOMED RUN:
Paradise Trail - 1.5 miles
OTHER ACTIVITY AREAS:
Nordic & Snowshoe Trails * Tubing Hill * Terrain Parks
AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL & TEMPERATURE:
200-250 inches natural snow
+25 degrees
Full snow/conditions report here>
AVERAGE DAYS OPEN:
140 days (average opening: between Thanksgiving and first week of December) through early April
LODGES/DINING:
J.R. SIMPLOT LODGE:
Base area - offering fast cafeteria style menus, beer & wine. Pizza Hut is located on the mezzanine level. Open 9am-close weekdays, 8am-close weekends and holidays.
PIONEER LODGE:
Mid-Mountain area - featuring the famous Firewater Saloon, Bogus Bob's Grill, !Arriba's Mexican Eatery on the Paradise Level; and spectacular views! 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. Call 332-5266 for availability & reservations.
FRONTIER POINT NORDIC LODGE: 332-5390
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.
RENTAL, REPAIR AND RETAIL SHOPS:
Black Diamond Sports Rental Shop, 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 Retail Pro Shop carries Bogus Basin logo-wear, goggles, and more available for purchase: 332-5370
PEPSI GOLDRUSH TUBE HILL: 332-5493
(see tubing hill pricing here>)
Fridays 12:00pm - 8:00pm (2-hour sessions)
Saturdays/holidays 10:00am - 8:00pm (2-hours sessions)
Sundays 10a:00am - 6:00pm (2-hour sessions)
Groups of 50 - 100 call Group Services at 332-5133 for reservations & rates.
Due to the limited number of tubes allowed on the tube hill for each 2-hour session, advanced ticket purchase strongly recommended through our website or at the Ticket Office in town at 2600 Bogus Basin Road.
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED:
VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER and BOGUS BUCKS. AmEx is NOT accepted.
ATM MACHINE LOCATIONS:
Main floor in the J.R. Simplot Lodge
Main floor in the Pioneer Lodge
PARKING LOTS AND SHUTTLE SCHEDULE:
On weekends and holidays, you are encouraged to check our website snow report page for the parking meter (parking availability) or call the snowphone at 342-2100 for updated information. Reference our parking lot map for suggestions.
Weekends and holidays:
Free shuttles loop through the main parking lot from the skier pick-up/drop-off area near the J.R. Simplot Lodge, past the GoldRush Tubing hill, to Nordic Center, approximately every 20-minutes. During peak weekends and holidays, shuttles also run from the Silver Queen Parking lot to the Pioneer Lodge. See parking lot map.
BUS SERVICE:
Valleywide transportation is offered throughout the season. See schedule here>
BOGUS BASIN RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Inc. is a charitable non-profit organization
2600 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83702
208-332-5100
www.bogusbasin.org
Updated: 12/07