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Bogus Basin Resort Guide
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Best months to book: January, February, December · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 28
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Resort Guide
Bogus Basin is a non-profit ski area located just 16 miles from downtown Boise, Idaho, offering over 2,600 acres of skiable terrain across 90 named runs. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with diverse terrain for all abilities, including night skiing, Nordic trails, and a mountain coaster. Key amenities include multiple lodges, equipment rentals, lessons, and year-round activities, making it a versatile destination for both winter and summer recreation. Its proximity to Boise and community-focused operations distinguish Bogus Basin as a unique and accessible mountain experience.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Bogus Basin
Lifts
10
Skiable area
2600 ac
Longest run
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad4
- Double chair3
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Opened by Thanksgiving 3 of 10 seasons on record · last miss 2025-26
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Powder Alliance
Freedom Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Pioneer Lodge – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and rustic mountain charm, Pioneer Lodge at Bogus Basin is a popular après-ski spot where guests gather for hearty food, local brews, and live music events, making it a favorite for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:03 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
-90%
vs 5-Year Avg
4cm avg by now
-87%
vs 30-Year Avg
3cm avg by now
4cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 0.4 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~0.4 cm. That's 90% below the 5-year average (4 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 87% below the 30-year average (3 cm).
Bogus Basin Season Snowfall
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Bogus Basin Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 174cm with an average of 42 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 21% above this average (211cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 19cm | 5 days | 3cm | 9cm | 5cm |
| December | 46cm | 10 days | 16cm | 33cm | 10cm |
| January | 40cm | 9 days | 35cm | 48cm | 9cm |
| February | 29cm | 7 days | 36cm | 48cm | 7cm |
| March | 23cm | 6 days | 22cm | 39cm | 6cm |
| April | 10cm | 3 days | 5cm | 13cm | 4cm |
| May | 4cm | 1 days | 0cm | 5cm | 4cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
51 days scored, from 22 Feb
47
Best Day
14 Apr
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
4
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3922 Feb
- 3323 Feb
- 2825 Feb10cm
March 2026
- 315 Mar9cm
- 249 Mar
- 231 Mar
April 2026
- 4714 Apr15cm
- 4115 Apr
- 3813 Apr6cm
February scored highest for Bogus Basin in 2025-26. Based on 51 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2017-18)
104 days
Dec 26, 2017 → Apr 8, 2018
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 28, 2026
Through Mar 21, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Bogus Basin
- Where is Bogus Basin?
- Bogus Basin is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Bogus Basin?
- Bogus Basin runs from a base elevation of 1,798 m (5,899 ft) to a summit of 2,300 m (7,546 ft), giving a vertical drop of 502 m (1,647 ft).
- How big is Bogus Basin?
- Bogus Basin has 2,600 acres (1,052 hectares) of skiable terrain, 88 marked runs and 10 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Bogus Basin?
- Bogus Basin is on the Powder Alliance and Freedom Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Bogus Basin?
- Bogus Basin typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Bogus Basin get in a typical season?
- Bogus Basin averages 250 inches / 635 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
