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Bogus Basin Reviews

Overall Rating: 3.5

Rated #8 in Idaho

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 4.1
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 48
  • Terrain Park
  • 3.0
  • Nightlife
  • 2.2

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 26%
  • Beginner
  • 1%
  • Families
  • 26%
  • Intermediate
  • 9%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 9%
  • Advanced
  • 34%

Helpful Highlights:

If you want a groomed run DO NOT look to Bogus, they are horrible. Massive gaps/ice and knee breaking groomers, my guess is these people have yet to learn how to operate a groomer. In my...

  • 3

    Avoid the Groomed Runs

    by eleyl3 - Dec 21, 2009

    Pros: Good off trail

    Cons: Grooming

    If you want a groomed run DO NOT look to Bogus, they are horrible. Massive gaps/ice and knee breaking groomers, my guess is these people have yet to learn ... Full review

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  • 5

    Bogus Basin Review

    by babsburton@man.scom - Jan 10, 2007

    Pros:

    Cons:

    The snow at Bogus is getting much better! The back side is really fun, and the "beach" (outdoor bar) is open, which is a great way to relax after a few run... Full review

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  • 3

    Bogus Basin Review

    by bodibran - Nov 22, 2007

    Pros:

    Cons:

    With only 1800 feet of vertical drop runs are short while lift lines are long. Expert terrain is limited and overall it is not a challenging mountain. It is... Full review

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    lots of traversing and brush

    by colinconnor - Apr 24, 2010

    Pros: nice facilities

    Cons: No steep terrain, and lots of brush

    Bogus is a locals mountain that survives because of proximity to Boise. It really does not have any challenging terrain, and most of the best terrian is cov... Full review

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  • 5

    A local thrill, through and through

    by bjarvis - Jan 8, 2010

    Pros: Size, terrain, sunshine, cost, location

    Cons: Snowfall, grooming, gnarly bushes, weekend crowds, the ROAD

    Bogus is truly a local gem. That being said however, don't confuse local with uncrowded. Even so, the mountain is a great community asset and a challenge fo... Full review

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  • 4

    Bogus Basin Review

    by anonymous_user - Feb 19, 2008

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    I've been a pass holder for about 8 years. They have a good deal for passes and are family friendly. The service is good and they deal with your problems ... Full review

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