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Things To Do

Summer Activities

At Bogus Basin, your opportunities for outdoor recreation are as expansive as the mountain itself. From summer time mountain biking adventures, to powder-perfect skiing and riding – we’ve got something for everyone at Bogus. And as a non-profit mountain, every dollar towards expanding and improving your experience, every single year.

View of the top of the mountain in fall. Shot through orange leaves
Two children riding on the mountain coaster on a sunny day
Child and Adult mountain biking on dirt trail

Mountain Biking

Spend your day exploring some of Idaho’s best cross-country mountain bike terrain behind handlebars! Beginner or expert, slow or fast – progress through over 20 miles of cross-country multi-use trails on this ride of a lifetime!

Mountain biker mid jump on dirt trail
Two children riding on the mountain coaster on a sunny day

Base Area Activities

Can’t get on skis or a board? Enjoy our variety of base activities, still within the beauty of nature – from rock climbing, to the scenic chairlift, to our bungee trampoline.

Hiking

Whether you need a break from the city, or you are having a family outing, Bogus Basin is an affordable and accessible place to connect with nature. 

Group of people hiking
Group of people partaking in a yoga session

Summer Events

Do you want to escape the dismal valley heat? A day filled with beautiful views and a full production concert or yoga on the mountain is right out your back door.

Scenic Chairlifts

As you ascend up Morning Star Express or Deer Point Express chairlift, breathtaking views of Boise National Forest, the Sawtooth Mountains, and Downtown Boise are revealed. One at the top, you are free to wander!

View of the top of the mountain in fall. Shot through orange leaves