How to Go Skiing in Bogus Basin, Idaho

Nestled far above Treasure Valley and within Boise County, Idaho, Bogus Basin offers premier skiing and snowboarding at an exciting resort with a name shrouded in mystery. Bogus Basin's vertical drop is a breath-taking 1,800 feet, and the highest elevation is 7,582 feet above sea level.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet connection

Instructions

Book Accommodations Near Bogus Basin

1. Check the Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site (see Resources below) to book accommodations for your ski trip. You can also reach them by phone at [phone].

2. Stay atop the Bogus Basin Mountain in a nearby condo for great views of Treasure Valley. Prices for rooms range from very affordable to moderately affordable depending on the days you are staying.

3. Participate in the Bogus Basin Stay and Play program that gives skiers and snowboarders the chance to save on lift tickets. By staying in a hotel aligned with Bogus Basin and purchasing one Alpine or Nordic lift ticket, you will receive another ticket for free.

Organize Transportation for a Ski Trip to Bogus Basin

1. Wind your way up Bogus Basin Road to the top of Bogus Basin Mountain Resort at 30 Bogus Creek Road. The resort is only 16 miles from Boise, Idaho.

2. Drive easily to Bogus Basin, which is located close to Interstate 184 just off the River Street exit. Once you have exited off I-184, head north by turning left onto 15th Street, then take another left on Hayes going west, which will turn into Harrison Blvd. and finally become Bogus Basin Road.

Know Your Destination

1. Bogus Basin, Idaho ski resort is among the very few thriving and long-standing non-profit ski resorts in all of North America. Established in the 1930s, Bogus Basin is an extremely popular destination for skiers and snowboarders that brings in hundreds of thousands of patrons a year.

2. Enjoy your ski trip at Bogus Basin, the first ski resort to drastically cut prices on season passes for children, whole family passes and regular passes. These discounts were started in 1998 and created a ripple throughout the entire ski resort industry that is still being felt to this day.

3. Take advantage of Bogus Basin discounts offered to new residents of the Treasure Valley, college students and active military personnel. If you fall under any of these categories, the price for an adult alpine season pass or an adult Nordic season pass is cut significantly.

4. Glide down the over 50 groomed trails that cover around 900 acres, out of which 165 acres are designated for night skiing. For all those advanced skiers and snowboarders, 33 percent of the runs are set aside for you, while 45 percent are for intermediate skiers and 22 percent are for beginners.

5. Visit the Bogus Basin Web site (see Resources below) to check out the current ski report.

Tips & Warnings

• Book online to receive an instant printed confirmation of your reservations.