Building Bogus Basin release Party September 24th

9/13/2009
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is thrilled to announce the completion of a multi-year history project culminating in the release of Building Bogus Basin—Bogus Basin’s history book. The hard cover, coffee table style book is filled with hundreds of colorful photographs and stories.

Author Eve Chandler spent several years interviewing people from all over the country who played key roles in making Bogus Basin what it is today. “The men and women who built Bogus Basin were incredibly tenacious in creating a ski area for the Treasure Valley during the Great Depression. They faced challenges and overcame them—it’s a story of true fortitude,” said Chandler.

Why did Bogus Basin produce a history book? One of Bogus Basin's most avid and earliest skiers, Emery Conner, passed away in the winter of 2006. Former Mitey Mite coach, Dick Vandenburg asked General Manager Mike Shirley to create a history of the area and interview early skiers and supporters before it was too late to gather the early stories. Shirley, in turn, asked Chandler to write an account of Bogus Basin, and in the spring of 2006, she began interviewing and recording local skiers’ stories about the humble beginnings of Bogus Basin.

Bogus Basin will host a book release party in front of the office at 2600 Bogus Basin Road, Thursday, September 24th from 5-8 pm. Books will be available for purchase for $27.95/plus tax.

Commemorative litho-prints of Building Bogus Basin will also be available for purchase. There will be a no-host bar and appetizers. Chandler will be on hand to sign copies of Building Bogus Basin. This is a public event open to everyone.