BOGUS BASIN — Bogus Basin is kicking off its first taste of the 2025–26 winter season with a limited opening this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Bogus Creek Lodge, ticket window, and retail shop will open at 9:30 a.m.
“Despite warm temperatures, we have the snow from last season... We are the only mountain in the U.S. skiing on last year’s snow," said Austin Smith, Director of Innovation and Marketing at Bogus Basin.
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The nonprofit mountain recreation area tells Idaho News 6 it will spin its Easy Rider Conveyor carpet for beginner-level skiing and riding, offering early-season access while crews continue to prepare the rest of the mountain.
The lift is located on the lower Coach's Corner run.
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Bogus Basin says staff will spend Friday building a handful of terrain-park features near the beginner area, giving early riders a few freestyle options to play on. However, lessons will not be offered this weekend.
Lift tickets for the limited-terrain weekend are $15, and season passes will be valid.
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Bogus Basin reminds season pass holders that they must pick up a new season Access Card this season after system changes in February.
The mountain says full-mountain operations will begin once snow conditions allow. Until then, this weekend offers a small preview of the season ahead.
And if you’re superstitious, you can still crack the car door at the new faux–cattle guard on your way up — the Bogus Basin trolls are still said to be riding along for good luck.
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