Daily Operations Begin June 21st At Bogus Basin
Bogus Basin announced today that daily operations on The Mineshaft Challenge Course, Explorer Base Camp, Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, scenic chairlift rides, and more, begin Friday, June 21st. The Mineshaft, a three-story, 55-foot-tall adventure course, featuring over 60 obstacles and two zip lines, is the non-profit’s newest attraction.
“Bogus Basin’s summer will be filled with fun events and activities for everyone. We are dedicated to providing year-round mountain experiences that celebrate adventure in nature.” said Jamie Zolber, Director of Skier Services at Bogus Basin
BOISE MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL
The area’s first community event is the Boise Mountain Bike Festival on June 29th. Bogus Basin’s cross country trail system and its downhill mountain biking park, The Basin Gravity Park, attract cycling enthusiasts from throughout the region. The festival is an early season highlight for the local mountain biking community.
Boise Mountain Bike Festival activities include group rides (cross country, trail, downhill, and gravel), local bike shop demos, skills demonstrations, a big air jam by pro riders, small group coaching sessions, swag giveaways, and more.
Young Males Wearing Bike Helmets Walk Around The Lawn At Bogus Basin During The Boise Mountain Bike Festival Summer Events Photo By Luke Tokunaga 2048px1365px
TRAIL REROUTES – SUMMER 2024
Select hiking and biking trails at the area are closed this summer, due to construction and maintenance. Guests are encouraged to read posted signage and avoid closed trails
COMMUNITY RACE SERIES
The Community Race Series, fun and friendly competitions offering cross-country and downhill mountain bike racing, runs from June 26th to August 1st.
BOGUS BASIN BIKE SCHOOL
Mountain bike instruction, including group and private lessons are available through the Bogus Basin Bike School.
FREE EVENTS ON THE MOUNTAIN
Bogus Basin will host an array of free events this summer, including five Music on the Mountain concerts, Music on the Patio performances (most Saturdays-Sundays), Yoga on the Mountain sessions (most Thursdays and weekends), and guided weekend nature hikes. For youth, the area will offer free guided weekend nature hikes throughout the summer.
A number of arts collaborations, including a Boise Contemporary Theater Reading on the Mountain, special live performance by Opera Idaho, and nature art workshops, are planned throughout the summer.
Seven-day-a-week operations continue at Bogus Basin through August 25th, followed by weekend operations scheduled through September. The hours are 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, with extended evening bike park operations until 8:00 pm on select Thursdays.
For more information about events and activities at Bogus Basin visit bogusbasin.org
FREE MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN LINEUP
- July 13th, 2024 GRATEFUL – A Tribute Band
- July 27th, 2024 Rhodes Hull’s Magic Band, Tin Roof Terrors, Bill Coffey and his Cash Money Cousins
- August 10th, 2024 Mungo, MarchFourth
- August 31st, 2024 High Pine Whiskey Yell, Jeff Crosby
- September 7th, 2024 Frim Fram 4. Opera Idaho
