Photo: Rickmouser45 / CC BY-SA 4.0About Bogus Basin
Bogus Basin is a ski resort in Idaho. It offers 1,800 feet of vertical drop, 2,600 skiable acres, 90 marked runs, served by 10 lifts, with an average of about 250" of snow a year. Bogus Basin has operated as a community-focused mountain since 1942 and is organized as a nonprofit. The mountain serves the Boise region and offers night skiing on 26 illuminated runs across about 200 acres when scheduled.
Why Visit Bogus Basin?
- 90 runs with 1,801ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 250"
- 2,600 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 10 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Bogus Basin, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
7,598ft
Summit Elevation
2,316m
5,807ft
Base Elevation
1,770m
1,801ft
Vertical Drop
549m
2,600 acres
Skiable Area
1,052.18 ha
90
Total Runs
2.0mi
Longest Run
3.2km
10
Lifts
250"
Avg. Snowfall
635cm annually
How Bogus Basin compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
40%
25%
15%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced
25% of trails
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◆◆Expert
15% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 6, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Bogus Basin
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Bogus Basin is in Idaho, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude43.7642
Longitude-116.1025
RegionIdaho, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Bogus Basin trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Bogus Basin averages 250" of snowfall a year.
Bogus Basin rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 90 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Bogus Basin averages 250" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 7,598 ft.
Bogus Basin is located in Idaho, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 43.7642, -116.1025.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Bogus Basin, plus any places we've researched.
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