Bogus Basin General Information

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.

Mission Statement ~
Dedicated to accessible, affordable and fun mountain recreation and education for the Treasure Valley community.

Please refer to Resort Hours for current operation schedule

LOCATION:

16.5 miles north of Boise, ID on Bogus Basin Road

ALPINE HOURS (regular season with night operation):
Mondays-Fridays 10:00am – 10:00pm/3/30-4/13 10:00am-4:30pm
Weekends/Holidays 9:00am - 10:00pm/3/30-413: 9:00am-4:30pm

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
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 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:
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 area -featuring the famous Firewater Saloon, Bogus Bob's Grill and the new !Arriba! Mexican eatery with 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.

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:
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.