It’s cooler
Up Here
Your next summer escape is closer than you think. Enjoy fresh mountain air, family friendly activities, and free events that everyone will enjoy – just 16 miles from the valley. Make the most of summer at Bogus Basin, the Treasure Valley’s local, non-profit playground.
Free Events
Your local mountain hosts FREE summer events every week – from Yoga on the Mountain to Guided Nature Programs to the Music on the Mountain concert series which kicks off on July 11th with Orquesta Akokán and Ashely Rose Band!
Family Activities
Play all day in the Explorer Base Camp, with adventures for all ages.
Downhill MTB
Discover your passion for lift-served mountain biking at The Basin Gravity Park, where progression downhill trails are designed for nearly every skill level. The Basin Gravity Park opens Friday, June 19th – see you out on the trails!
Scenic Chairlift Rides
Take in breathtaking views of Boise National Forest, the Sawtooth Mountains, and downtown Boise from the Morning Star Express Chairlift and Deer Point Express Chairlift. Unload at the top and wander towards vistas, begin a hike, or, simply sit back and relax as the chairlift brings you back down to the base area – however you choose to get down is up to you!
Hiking
Whether you need a break from the city, or you are having a family outing, Bogus Basin is an affordable and accessible place to connect with nature.
Base Area Activities
Explore a variety of mountain activities, all within the beauty of nature – from rock climbing, to summer tubing, to our bungee trampoline, you can find fun for the whole family!
The Mineshaft
Reach new heights on this sky-high playground, standing 55 feet tall with 3 levels of challenges. Features range from easy to difficult as you move throughout and up the course. This is the perfect activity for high-altitude adventure seekers!
The Glade Runner
As the only mountain coaster in the state of Idaho, this exhilarating attraction is a unique chance to experience 4,330 feet of high speed, twisting and turning, screaming and cheering through the woods!
Summer Events
Do you want to escape the dismal valley heat? A day filled with beautiful views and a full production concert or yoga on the mountain is right out your back door.
The Basin Gravity Park
Take the scenic Morning Star Express chairlift to the top of the mountain, where you can access 10 flowing free-ride trails and 9 twisting technical trails featuring a variety of high-banked berms, organic obstacles, and machine-cut jumps. Beginner or expert, slow or fast – let gravity take you speeding through the trees of Idaho’s fastest-growing bike park.
Scenic Chairlifts
As you ascend up Morning Star Express or Deer Point Express chairlift, breathtaking views of Boise National Forest, the Sawtooth Mountains, and Downtown Boise are revealed. Once at the top, you are free to wander!
Cross Country Mountain Biking
Follow the contours of the mountain on these single-track natural trails flowing around switchbacks and through hills. With over 20 miles of trails, there is terrain for everyone. Don’t forget to stop and enjoy the views!
Two Deer Disc Golf
Test your frisbee trick shot skills at Bogus Basin’s new summer attraction. A Technically challenging 18-hole mountain disc golf course!
Mountain Biking
Spend your day exploring some of Idaho’s best cross-country mountain bike terrain! From the iconic Around the Mountain loop to The Basin Gravity Park, there’s a mountain biking trail for anyone! Explore more than 20 miles of cross-country, multi-use mountain bike trails for a ride you won’t forget at Bogus Basin.
Local, Non-Profit Recreation
Season Passes now available
Your year-round mountain playground, just 16 miles away. 2026 Summer Basin Gravity Park Season Passes are available for purchase now!
Culture Catch Up
From deep dives & developments to recaps & stories – stay up to date with our mountain culture!
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Bogus Basin Announces Opening Date and Free Summer Event Lineup | Press Release
Bogus Basin Announces Opening Date and Free Summer Event Lineup Boise, Idaho – Bogus Basin announced its lineup of free summer events, including Yoga on the Mountain and a full live
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Summer Events at Bogus Basin
Your Summer 2026 on the Mountain Can you feel it in the air? Summer is right around the corner, and the Bogus Basin team is looking forward to inviting the
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Idaho Gives | Give to Non-Profit Mountain Recreation
Give where you play This Idaho Gives Idaho Gives is a statewide fundraising event that brings communities together to support nonprofit organizations across Idaho. As one of the participating nonprofits
Non-Profit.
All For You.
Since 1942, Bogus Basin has been The Treasure Valley’s year-round destination for mountain recreation, education, and community. Bogus Basin is not for profit. It’s for Idahoans. It’s for community. And a mission to make the outdoors accessible today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
OUR 2025/26 SPONSORS
BLACK DIAMOND SPONSORS
GOLD NUGGET SPONSORS
SILVER QUEEN SPONSORS
Joe’s House
McHugh Bromley LLC
Murar Engineering & Design, Inc
The Commons Climbing Gym
Idaho Sports Medicine Institute
Boise Contemporary Theater
GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL
Clenera
Idaho Medical Academy
First Interstate Bank
Bogus Basin Sports
Education Foundation
RedBuilt
Pisten Bully
Boise River Dental
ACHD Commuteride
Riverstone International School
Lombard/Conrad Architects
Hollingshead Barret Eye Center
Outdoor Exchange
Idaho Power
erstad Architects
Satterfield Wealth Strategies
of Raymond James
Holland & Hart
Navigator LLC
Flint Foot & Ankle Institute
Mountain Biking
Spend your day exploring some of Idaho’s best cross-country mountain bike terrain! From the iconic Around the Mountain loop to The Basin Gravity Park, there’s a mountain biking trail for anyone! Explore more than 20 miles of cross-country, multi-use mountain bike trails for a ride you won’t forget at Bogus Basin.
Scenic Chairlift Rides
Ascend up the Morning Star Express or Deer Point Express Chairlift, and take in breathtaking views of Boise National Forest, the Sawtooth Mountains, and downtown Boise. Unload at the top and wander towards vistas, begin a hike, or, simply sit back and relax as the chairlift brings you back down to the base area – however you choose to get down is up to you!
The Basin Gravity Park
You don’t stop in the summer, and neither do we. Discover your passion for lift-served mountain biking at The Basin Gravity Park, where progression downhill trails are designed for nearly every skill level. The Basin Gravity Park opens Friday, June 19th – see you out on the trails!
The Basin Gravity Park
The lifts don’t stop spinning in the summer. Discover your passion for downhill mountain biking at The Basin Gravity Park, where progression trails are designed for nearly every skill level — see how far you can go this season.
Events
Enjoy free events on the mountain every week, including Yoga on the Mountain, Guided Nature Programs, and the Music on the Mountain concert series which kicks off on July 11th with Orquesta Akokán and Ashely Rose Band!
Activities
Play all day in the Explorer Base Camp, with adventures for all ages — from the Mineshaft Challenge Course, Launch Pad Bungee Jump, and Shafer Butte Mining Sluice to The Glade Runner Mountain Coaster.
Events
Enjoy free events on the mountain every week, including Yoga on the Mountain, Guided Nature Programs, and the Music on the Mountain concert series which kicks off on July 11th with Orquesta Akokán and Ashely Rose Band!
Activities
Play all day in the Explorer Base Camp, with adventures for all ages — from the Mineshaft Challenge Course, Launch Pad Bungee Jump, and Shafer Butte Mining Sluice to The Glade Runner Mountain Coaster that keeps you coming back for “one more”.
The Basin Gravity Park
You don’t stop in the summer, and neither do we. Discover your passion for lift-served mountain biking at The Basin Gravity Park, where progression downhill trails are designed for nearly every skill level. The Basin Gravity Park opens Friday, June 19th – see you out on the trails!
It’s cooler at Bogus Basin
You don’t have to drive for hours to enjoy a summer escape. Enjoy fresh mountain air, family friendly activities, and free events that everyone will enjoy – just 16 miles from the valley. Make the most of summer at Bogus Basin, the Treasure Valley’s local, non-profit playground.
Bogus Basin opens for the Summer Season on Friday, June 19th
