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Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area

Bogus Basin Terrain Park
In the Terrain Park at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area

The Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Association, a non-profit entity, operates Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area as a not-for-profit ski venture, one of the few in the United States. Bogus Basin ranks behind only Sun Valley in terms of Idaho skier visits and sheer size. 2,600 acres with a wide variety of terrain, including some of the finest glade and open bowl skiing in the Rockies. The resort offers mid-mountain lodging, sleigh rides and close proximity to Boise, one of the last western cities in America. The resort also offers night skiing, a terrain park and 37 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails.

Bogus Basin Mountain Resort is 16 miles north of Boise on State Highway 55.

Quick Facts about Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Boise National Forest
Nearest City: Boise
GPS Coordinates: 43.764528, -116.106722
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Season: Late November to early April (Weather permitting)
Hours of operation: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Lifts: 9
* 3 high speed quads
* 1 triple chair
* 3 double chairs
* 2 Magic Carpet
Base Elevation: 5,790 ft
Top Elevation: 7,582 ft
Vertical Rise: 1,790 ft
Skiable Terrain: 2,600 Acres
Terrain Parks: 3
Night skiing: 165 acres
Average Annual Snowfall: 250 inches
Number of Trails: 53
Trails Classifications:
Beginner: 22%
More Difficult: 45%
Most Difficult: 33%
Longest Run: 1.5 miles - Paradise
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Bogus Basin Mountain Resort, Boise, Idaho
Bogus Basin front side
Bogus Basin Mountain Resort, Boise, Idaho
Bogus Basin back side
Bogus Basin Mountain Resort, Boise, Idaho
Bogus Basin, Superior side
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Bogus Basin Mountain Resort area map
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Upper photo courtesy of the Idaho Department of Tourism.
Ski Trails Maps courtesy of Bogus Basin Mountain Resort
Area map courtesy of National Geographic Topo!
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