Insider tip Heads up 📍 Bogus Basin
Air quality is often better at higher elevations than in the valley; try the back side past the main area.
“Bogus Basin isn't nearly as bad smoke-wise as the Valley”
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Bogus Basin
Mountain recreation area offering skiing in winter and hiking, biking, and family activities in summer.
4.5 (703 Google reviews)$$$Ages 3+OutdoorSeasonal hours
- skiing
- hiking
- mountain biking
- family fun
Bogus Basin, Idaho 83629, USA
What's on at Bogus Basin
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Sports & recreation
Community Race Series | Cross-Country Mountain Biking (postponed race #4)
Aug 26, 2026 · Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Sports & recreation
Yoga on the Mountain Friday Evening Series
Aug 28, 2026 · Bogus Basin
Free
Outdoors & nature
National Public Lands Day (Early) Celebration
Aug 29, 2026 · Bogus Basin
Sports & recreation
Yoga on the Mountain Weekend Series
Aug 29, 2026 · Bogus Basin
Free
Outdoors & nature
Youth Drop Off Nature Program
Aug 29, 2026 · Bogus Basin Explorer Base Area
Free
Outdoors & nature
Youth Drop Off Nature Program
Aug 29, 2026 · Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
What locals say
📍 Bogus Basin
Hires seasonal staff and is flexible with students leaving at the end of summer.
“Bogus Basin is hiring seasonal positions and won't care that he's leaving at the end of summer.”
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