Bogus Basin, ID Extends Season To May 6, 2023
Bogus Basin, a non-profit organization, recently announced that they will extend their 80th Anniversary winter season thanks to a recent snowfall of almost four feet. This included a record-breaking storm on March 30th, which dropped a staggering 24 inches of snow. With a total of 119 inches of snow in March alone - more than January and February combined - Bogus Basin plans to continue winter operations through May 6th, the latest date in its 80-year history.
The 80th Anniversary season has been an exceptional one for Bogus Basin, which has a long history of providing winter sports enthusiasts with some of the best skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities in the Pacific Northwest region. Visitors to the area have been able to enjoy fantastic snow conditions throughout the season, with a base depth of 116 inches - a rare benchmark that has only been achieved a few times in the past.
“We look forward to ending the 2022-23 season on a high note, celebrating with the community and our season pass holders. We were the first mountain in southern Idaho to open, and now we anticipate being the last to close.”
Bogus Basin snow stake after the most recent storm. Credit: Bogus Basin
Bogus Basin's current base snow depth of 116 inches is particularly noteworthy because it represents an achievement that is very rare in the area. In fact, it has only happened a few times in the area's history, most recently in March 2019 when the area celebrated "FebruBuried" after receiving over 11 feet of snow in February. The May 6th celebration will commemorate this achievement and bring to a close what has been an epic 2022-23 winter season.
During the extended season, Bogus Basin will operate daily through April 16th, and then transition to Fridays through Sundays until April 30th. Weather and conditions permitting, the area will end its historic season with an aMAYzing 100" party on Saturday, May 6th. All pass holders will be invited, and lift tickets will be available for purchase for those who want to join in the festivities.
“Bogus Basin’s 80th Anniversary winter has truly been a fairytale season with phenomenal conditions. Record seasons like this remind us how much Bogus Basin means to this community.”
Snow clearing taking place at Bogus Basin. Credit: Bogus Basin
The Bogus Basin Snow Course, which predates Bogus Basin's SNOTEL automated weather station by more than half a century, has been recording snow depth measurements since 1942 (except 1943, due to WWII). Until March 31st, the maximum snow depth measurement was 102 inches on April 1, 1983. However, on March 31st, Bogus Basin's SNOTEL site registered an unprecedented snow depth of 113 inches, breaking the previous record.
In addition to the winter activities, Bogus Basin offers a range of spring activities such as the popular Pond Skim event, which has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 29th. The area also has Nordic operations that will end for the season on Sunday, April 16th.
For anyone who hasn't had a chance to experience Bogus Basin's 80th Anniversary season, there's still time to do so. Spring season passes remain available for purchase, and visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities and events during the extended season. To stay updated on the extended season hours, events, and activities, visit bogusbasin.org.
About Bogus Basin
Bogus Basin is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to its mission of engaging the community in accessible, affordable, and fun year-round mountain recreation and education. Opened in 1942, Bogus Basin offers 2,600 acres of daytime skiable terrain and 165 acres for night skiing; seven chair lifts and three conveyor lifts; an 800-foot tubing hill; and a Nordic Center offering 37 kilometers of groomed trails for skiing, fat-tire biking and snowshoeing. In summer, Bogus Basin offers a lift served mountain bike park and scenic chairlift rides, a mountain coaster, free community programs, hiking trails, other activities and more. Bogus Basin is 16.5 miles north of Boise, Idaho and operates under a special use permit with the Boise National Forest. www.bogusbasin.org
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