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Trail Map Illustration: James Niehues National Forest Under the USDA alpine-2016.pdf 1 11/18/16 3:00 PM Easiest Skiing More Difficult Skiing Most Difficult Skiing Expert Only Skiing Easiest Night Skiing More Difficult Night Skiing Most Difficult Night Skiing Freestyle Terrain Park Freestyle Terrain Easiest Traverse More Difficult Traverse Most Difficult Traverse Ski Area Boundary Backcountry Access C M High-Speed Quad Chairlift Y Triple Chairlift CM MY Double Chairlift CY Night Accessible Chairlift CMY K People Mover Tubing Hill Paddle Tow Ski Patrol Nordic/Snowshoeing Restrooms Ski & Snowboard School Food Service ATM Available BogusBasinIdaho @bogusbasin Bogus Basin operates under a Special Use Permit on the Boise Trail Map Illustration: James Niehues National Forest under the USDA. alpine-2016.pdf 2 11/18/16 3:00 PM MOUNMOUNTAITAINN SAFETY CONTACT US MOUNTAIN Emergency.......................................... (208) 332-5350 INFORMATION Email........................................... [email protected] KNOW THE CODE. ALPINE HOURS IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Snow Phone............................................ (208) 342-2100 9 AM – 10 PM WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS General Information.............................. (208) 332-5100 10 AM – 10 PM WEEKDAYS Skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed in many ways. (800) 367-4397 At Bogus Basin Recreation Area you may see people using Note: Bogus Basin management can adjust hours and days alpine, snowboard, telemark, snow skate (detachable lifts of operation at any time based on snow conditions and/or only) and other specialized ski equipment, such as that used skier visits. by disabled or other skiers. Metal edges are required on all PARKING devices. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, Bogus Basin accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Bogus Bucks, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are INFORMATION checks or cash. Sorry, we cannot accept American Express. elements of risk in skiing and snowboarding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the FACTS P PARKING LOT code listed below and share with other skiers and snow- + Location – 16 miles north of Boise, ID P boarders the responsibility for a great experience. SHUTTLE STOP + Season – Late November – April, depending on snow BUTTERCUP + Average Snow Fall – 200—250 inches + ALWAYS STAY IN CONTROL, AND BE SKI IN/OUT + Lifts – 3 detachable high-speed quads, 1 triple chair, BOGUS BASIN MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA ABLE TO STOP OR AVOID OTHER PEOPLE 3 double chairs, 1 conveyer lift, 1 tubing paddle tow C OR OBJECTS. + Vertical Drop – 1,800 feet M + Base Elevation – 5,800 feet + PEOPLE AHEAD OF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT PIONEER LODGE + Top Elevation – 7,582 feet Y OF WAY. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MID-MOUNTAIN P + Skiable Terrain – 2,600 acres (day); 165 acres (night) BOGUSBASIN.ORG | 208.332.5100 CM AVOID THEM. Longest Way Down: Paradise, 1.5 miles ELEVATION 6800’ MY P P + Designated Runs – 78 + YOU MUST NOT STOP WHERE YOU OBSTRUCT A P CY Easiest (18%) More difficult (42%) Most difficult (40%) TRAIL, OR ARE NOT VISIBLE MOUNTAIN CMY FROM ABOVE. PIONEER PARKING 1-4 FRONTIER POINT FRĄ MOUNTAIN TOURS AMENITIES K NORDIC LODGE + WHENEVER STARTING DOWNHILL OR + Tour the slopes with our Mountain Hosts MERGING INTO A TRAIL, LOOK UPHILL + Offered Saturday & Sunday; 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. J.R. Simplot Lodge – Base area (208) 332-5362 AND YIELD TO OTHERS. + Meet by the flats at J.R. Simplot Lodge Ticket sales; Ski & Snowboard School; child care; Bogus P + Intermediate—Advanced skiers and riders Creek Grill; JR’s T-Bar; ATM; rentals & repair shop; retail + ALWAYS USE DEVICES TO HELP PREVENT RUN- BOGUS CREEK 3 BOGUS CREEK 4 store; restrooms; seasonal and coin-operated lockers. AWAY EQUIPMENT. P PARK & RIDE BOGUS P CREEK 2 Carpooling is encouraged! Bogus Basin provides a Pioneer Lodge – Upper mountain (208) 332-5263 + OBSERVE ALL POSTED SIGNS AND WARNINGS. P FREE Carpool lot for your convenience. Available weekends Ticket sales (weekends & holidays); restrooms; Bogus Bob’s Grill; KEEP OFF CLOSED TRAILS BOGUS CREEK 1 SIMPLOT and holidays. Check website for the current location. Firewater Saloon; The Drift; seasonal & coin-operated lockers. AND OUT OF CLOSED AREAS. LODGE BASE AREA VAĎEYWIDE BUS ELEVATION 6100’ The Beach – Backside–Base of Pine Creek lift + PRIOR TO USING ANY LIFT, YOU MUST PARKING MAP P HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY Roundtrip transportation with stops in Caldwell, Nampa, Food and beverages, outdoor seating; restrooms. TO LOAD, RIDE AND UNLOAD SAFELY. Middleton, Star, Eagle, Meridian, Boise State, and various Open weekends and holidays, weather permitting. TO BOISE Boise locations. Schedule and pricing at bogusbasin.org or 16 miles CAUTION: Deep snow or tree wells can expose you to call Caldwell Transportation Co. at 208.459.6612. Frontier Point Nordic Lodge – Bogus Creek Lot #3 the risk of snow immersion injuries or fatalities. Educate Bogus Creek Lot #1 Shuttle service available on weekends & holidays Located at cross-country trailhead: restrooms; trail passes; yourself on how to reduce the risks and ALWAYS SKI OR Bogus Creek Lot #2 Ski-in/ski-out MOUNTAIN SHUēLES Bogus Creek Lot #3 Shuttle service available on weekends & holidays Nordic and snowshoe rentals; Nordic lessons; fireplace. RIDE WITH A PARTNER! Bogus Creek Lot #4 Ski-in/ski-out Parking lot shuttles run weekends and holidays, Pioneer Lot #1-4 Ski-in/ski-out Buttercup Lot Ski-in/ski-out; only available on weekends & holidays; approximately every 20 minutes. Free shuttles loop from the access to lot not available after 4:30pm due to closure Emergency.......................................... (208) 332-5350 BOGUSBASIN.ORG | 208.332.5100 of Bitterroot chairlift #5 J.R. Simplot Lodge, past the tubing hill to the Nordic Center. .
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