Mountain Coaster At Bogus Basin To Open Friday

Bogus Basin announced today that the Glade Runner mountain coaster will open on Friday, December 22nd. The highly anticipated gravity-driven ride features 4,330 feet of track that takes its passengers through dips, turns and tw360-degree circles and reaches heights of 40 plus feet in the air. The ride begins and ends at a new building located adjacent tSimplot Lodge in the base area. 

“We are very excited tbring this fantastic new attraction tBogus Basin in time for the holidays,” said General Manager Brad Wilson. “It will be awesome twatch Treasure Valley families having fun on the first mountain coaster in the Pacific Northwest.” Guests are encouraged tdress warmly for the ride; winter coats, hats and gloves are recommended. Tride alone, guests must be at least 16 years old - a manufacturer requirement. Additional information on age and weight restrictions is available at bogusbasin.org. 

Friday also marks the official celebration of Bogus Basin’s 75th Birthday, ending a year long celebration of the area’s past, present and future. A DJ will play music in the base area throughout the day, guests can purchase hot dogs for only $1.00 (while supplies last), and birthday cake will be served at 2:00pm. Daily operations are scheduled begin at the mountain on Friday as well, with the Coach Beginner Chairlift opening for the season. Additional operations will open as snow conditions allow.

BOGUS BASIN HOLIDAY OPERATING SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 7th 

• Daily Hours of Operation: 10:00am – 4:30pm
• Glade Runner Mountain Coaster Rates (Tax Not Included):
• One Ride (single rider) $15 One Ride (twpeople) $25 Re-Ride (single rider) $10
• Re-Ride (twpeople) $15
• Bogus Basin season pass holders are eligible for discounts
• Purchase tickets in the rental shop on the mountain, or at the downtown sales office
• Simplot Lodge will be open for full food and beverage service
• Coach beginner chairlift will operate, tickets cost $15 plus tax.
• The new Discovery beginner conveyer lift near the base area will operate.
• Frontier Point Nordic Lodge will be open for tickets, lessons and rental equipment.
• The Pepsi Gold Rush Tubing Hill will be open, reservations available online at www.bogusbasin.org under tickets & passes. The cost is $15 plus tax for a 90 minute session.
• A lift served terrain park for intermediate tadvanced skiers and snowboarders has been built near the Deerpoint Chairlift. Cost is $15 plus tax, and includes access tthe Coach chairlift.
• Bogus Basin’s Ski & Snowboard School will open for lessons
• Bogus Basin’s downtown sales office will be open daily for season pass pickups, and retail and ticket purchases. For sales office questions, call 208-332-5162.
• The Pioneer Lodge will be open for restroom and locker access only.