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Bogus Basin Overview

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Bogus Basin

Bogus Basin is spread out over a 2,600-acre area. The claim to fame here is the family orientation. It sits above Boise with an 1,800 foot vertical. They have two quads, one triple and four double chairs. You also will find 37 kilometers of groomed nordic trails.

Elevation

Summit

7581ft
Vertical Drop

1800ft
Base

5800ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

22%

Intermediate Runs

45%

Advanced Runs

33%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

2600 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 9
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 3
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 3
Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

2600 Bogus Basin Rd.

83702 Boise

Idaho

United States

Phone: (800) 367-4397

info@bogusbasin.org

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/24/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/31/2013

Projected Days Open: 130

Days Open Last Year: 122

Years Open: 71

Average Snowfall: 250"

Bogus Basin Reviews

by sklein 2nd December 2012
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 3
Overall Good Mountain

Pros: Close drive from Boise, night skiing, lots of terrain, family friendly
Cons: Not the best snow, frequent late season openings
by lms 26th January 2011
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 3
Bogus B.

Pros: On a good day good snow
Cons: Fog and ice underneath
by colinconnor 26th November 2010
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 1
Solid Locals Hill

Pros: Close to Boise
Cons: Lots of traversing, limited terrain, lots of brush
by colinconnor 24th April 2010
- Overall Rating 1
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 1
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 2
lots of traversing and brush

Pros: nice facilities
Cons: No steep terrain, and lots of brush