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Adult & Passport Sessions 332-5340

It's all about having a great time while learning a life long sport. Bogus Basin offers session lessons that create great opportunities to learn, make friendships, and have FUN! Sessions are available for all ability levels and interests. The All Mountain Experience session is a great way for teens and adults to learn a new sport or take their skiing or riding to the next level. Interested in the sport but don't know where to start, check out our Passport Package. The Passport Package includes beginner lessons, equipment, and slope access. Sessions include four half-day lessons with the same instructor. Check Session Dates & Times for class schedules.

Classes meet in the flats in front of the J.R. Simplot Lodge. Look for signs indicating ski or snowboard ability levels. Ski & Snowboard School staff will begin forming groups fifteen minutes prior to class. Class sizes vary, and classes are formed by age and ability. All lesson fees are non-refundable. Lesson prices do not include lift access or equipment.

All Mountain Experience (Ages 12+)

Learn to turn, or learn tactics that will allow you to challenge more of the mountain. All Mountain Experience lessons are available for all ability levels. Available for alpine skiing, snowboarding, or telemark skiing. Sessions include four lessons that last for 1 hour 45 minutes.

All Mountain Experience (Ages 12+)
Half day or night ................................................................................................................... $79.00
  • Offered weekends and holidays at 10am or 2pm
  • Also offered Thursdays at 10am, 2pm or 7:30pm
  • Available for all abilities
  • Ski, Snowboard or Telemark
  • Includes a session of four half day or night lessons
  • Session Dates & Times
Program information flyer download pdf


Passport Package (Ages 12+)

Bogus Basin's Passport Package for BEGINNER skiers and snowboarders is an award-winning, nationally recognized program at an unbeatable price! During the session, qualified instructors introduce skiers and riders to a new snow sport in a friendly, well-paced learning environment. Sessions include four lessons that last for 1 hour 45 minutes.

Passport Package (Ages 12+)
Winter Passport ....................................................................................................................$289.00
  • Offered weekends and holidays at 10am or 2pm
  • Also offered Thursdays at 10am, 2pm or 7:30pm
  • Available for beginners only
  • Ski or Snowboard
  • Includes a session of four half day or night lessons
  • Includes lease equipment or rentals for the season
  • Includes a complimentary season pass for the 2009/2010 season upon completion of the lessons
  • Offered in December and January
  • Session Dates & Times
Program information flyer download pdf
Spring Passport ..................................................................................................................... $229.00
  • Offered weekends and holidays at 10am or 2pm
  • Also offered Thursdays at 10am, 2pm or 7:30pm
  • Available for beginners only
  • Ski or Snowboard
  • Includes a session of four half day or night lessons
  • Includes unlimited rentals at Bogus Basin after the start date of the session for the remainder of the 2009/2010 season.
  • Includes a complimentary season pass for the 2010/2011 season upon completion of the lessons
  • Offered in February and March
  • Session Dates & Times
Program information flyer download pdf

**Note:The PASSPORT Program can be taken one time only to learn to ski as well as one time only to learn to snowboard, per person.


A FREE PASSPORTorientation meeting will familiarize you with the ski area, such aswhere to go, what to expect in the rental shop and during your lesson.  All orientations are 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bogus Basinadministration office: 2600 Bogus Basin Rd. in Boise. 332-5340 fordetails.
Class Orientation Dates
December (Session I): Orientation is Monday, December. 7th, 2009
December (Holiday I & II): Orientation is Monday, December 21st, 2009
January (Session II): Orientation is Monday, January 4th, 2010
February (Session III): Orientation is Monday, February 1st, 2010
March (Session IV & Spring Break):
Orientation is Monday, March 1st, 2010

SIGN-UP EARLY......CLASSES FILL QUICKLY!

Registration and information 332-5340