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Bogus Basin

US flag Boise, Idaho

Bogus Basin is a ski resort in Boise, Idaho, US. It has 25 km of pistes, 8 lifts, elevation up to 1885 m. Slopes break down into 3 km beginner, 14 km intermediate, 5 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area for a combined 89 km ski area.

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Idaho Conservation Crew Building a Mountain Bike Flow Trail at the Bogus Basin Ski Resort on the Sawtooth National Forest. Credit: US Forest Service. Car light streak down Bogus Basin in winter with city lights
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Slopes
24.7 km
Lifts
8
Elevation
1581–1876 m
295 m vertical
Country
US flag US
Linked ski area · combined 89 km / 16 lifts
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Slopes by difficulty
intermediate 14.0 km
advanced 4.9 km
freeride 2.5 km
easy 2.4 km
novice 960 m
Lifts by type
chair lift · 4magic carpet · 4
Official site
43.76400, -116.10400
Sources: wikidata
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • BOI Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field 24 km · ~0h 36m
  • MYL McCall Municipal Airport 125 km · ~3h 4m
  • SUN Friedman Memorial Airport 148 km · ~3h 38m

Nearest cities

  • US flag Boise (235,684) 19 km
  • US flag Eagle (23,612) 22 km
  • US flag Meridian (90,739) 29 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Bogus Basin have?

Bogus Basin has 8 ski lifts — 4 chair lift, 4 magic carpet.

How many kilometres of slopes at Bogus Basin?

Bogus Basin has 24.7 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area), the combined area totals 89 km.

What is the elevation at Bogus Basin?

The highest lift-served point at Bogus Basin is around 1885 m.

Where is Bogus Basin located?

Bogus Basin is located in Boise, Idaho, US.

Is Bogus Basin connected to other ski areas?

Yes, Bogus Basin is part of a linked ski area with Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, for a combined 89 km of pistes.

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