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Bogus Basin Ski Resort Guide

Bogus Basin, United States

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift2,320m7,612ft
Resort Height1,830m6,004ft
 Nearest AirportsBoise and Friedman Memorial
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Bogus Basin

The ski area of Bogus Basin is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 1,830m6,004ft.

Summary

Bogus Basin has direct access to 51 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,830m6,004ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,320m7,612ft, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

Bogus Basin offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Bogus Basin is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Bogus Basin.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Bogus Basin?

The next notable snow forecast is 13cm5in, expected on 28 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Bogus Basin Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
25
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
19
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 7 
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 2 
Cross Country
Total Length
32km20 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
7

Altitudes & Slopes

Bogus Basin Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,320m7,612ft
Resort Altitude (Bogus Basin)1,830m6,004ft
Lowest Piste1,770m5,807ft
Max Vertical550m1,804ft

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Bogus Basin
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Bogus Basin?

This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Boise, Idaho.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Bogus Basin is Boise, 42 minutes drive away.

Friedman Memorial airport is also within three hours drive.

Boise is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 8,200 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 2 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Bogus Basin open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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