Bogus Basin is your source for fresh, local, fun. Offering the closest, most affordable, mountain recreation experience to the Treasure Valley.
During summer months, Bogus Basin offers lift access to some of Idaho's best mountain biking trails. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, located 16.5 miles north of downtown Boise, is a short drive from the airport and surrounding communities. Since 1942, Bogus Basin has been offering family-friendly mountain recreation for generations of enthusiasts. The non-profit recreation area offers 2,600
Mountain fun at is just 16 miles out of the valley 😍
See you tomorrow 🥳
NEW GROOMED RUN IN THE WORKS 🔨
We’re stoked to bring more groomable terrain to the Pine Creek area this winter, adding Lucky Friday to the list 🍀
It’s gonna be sick!
Join us for Music on the Mountain and get some crawfish while you’re at it! 🦐🦞🌽
08/07/2026
We've got company!
Check out who our game camera picked up 📸
✅ Some fun facts for your Friday:
🫎 Moose are the largest members of the deer family, and can run up to 35 mph!
🐯 Bobcats can stalk their prey up to 7 miles in an evening while hunting, and can leap as far as 12 feet!
Thanks to the Bogus Basin mountain stewards for sharing these wildlife images! 💙
08/04/2026
Found this gem from 1950! Ski Patrol transporting an injured guest to the base area ⛑️
Who is up for a ride in that toboggan 🫣
08/04/2026
Ready to improve your mountain biking skills? 💪 Book a mountain bike lesson or join in on a clinic with one of our awesome coaches before the summer's over!
"My wife and I FINALLY made it up to the mountain to do the lesson. One word - AMAZING."
Book here 📲 https://shop.bogusbasin.org/s/summer-mountain-bike/mountain-bike-lessons
08/04/2026
See y'all at the cross-country mountain bike race tomorrow! 🏁
This week's route goes Around the Mountain ⛰️
Course Totals: Novice 1 Lap – 685 Vert | 3.4mi — Intermediate 2 Laps – 1,215 Vert | 7.3mi — Advance/Expert/Pro 3 Laps – 1,870 Vert | 13.3mi
Register here 📲 https://bogusbasin.org/programs/competitive/ -community-race-series-summer
See the routes on AllTrails 🗺️ https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/crs-xc-2026-race-5-8d06112?u=i&sh=4cpfo4
08/04/2026
🎶🎼 It's gonna be a groovy weekend on the mountain 🎼🎶
Monophonics, Degler, and -Bell hit the stage for a FREE Music on the Mountain summer concert experience this Saturday, August 8th, from 1 pm to 5 pm🪩
Get all the details on our website 🩵 See you up here, where it's cooler 😎
https://bogusbasin.org/events/