BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Bogus Basin announced Tuesday it will operate all ten lifts on opening day.
For the first time in several years, the nonprofit has enough snow to operate all ten of its lifts on opening day. The first day of the year is set for Friday, Nov. 27.
“This has been Bogus Basin’s lucky year for early snowstorms, and snowmaking conditions,” said General Manager Brad Wilson. “It’s pretty amazing to be opening this early with great coverage throughout the area.”
Access to the area over the opening holiday weekend will be limited to season pass holders only. No lift tickets will be available.
“We want to thank our season pass holders, and show them how much we appreciate their early and ongoing support during these challenging times,” said Wilson.
After the opening weekend, Bogus Basin will close for two days, then it will open on Dec. 2 and continue with a seven-day operation schedule.
As part of a comprehensive safety campaign against COVID-19, Bogus Basin strongly encourages skiers and riders to stick to the slopes and “consider their car their base lodge” this season.
“I can say with certainty that our team has done everything we can to keep our staff and guests safe. Now we need the community’s support. The success of the season depends on our collective willingness to follow our guidelines. It’s that simple,” said Wilson.
More from Bogus Basin's Opening weekend:
- Opening weekend will be Friday, November 27th through Sunday, November 29th
- Bogus Basin Season Pass Holders only – no lift tickets available
- Priority family/carpool parking (3+ passengers) will be available
- Parking lot shuttles will operate
- Weekend operating hours are 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- All chairlifts and surface conveyors will operate
- Frontier Point Lodge will be open with groomed terrain
- J.R. Simplot Lodge will be open for takeout food & beverage service (seating available in heated outdoor tent space near lodge), restroom access, and to briefly warm up
- Pioneer Lodge will be open for takeout food & beverage service (seating available in heated outdoor tent space near lodge), restroom access, and to briefly warm up
- Rental shop will be open – advance, online reservations recommended (season pass holders only)
- The Ski and Snowboard School will be open for private and semi-private lessons, call 208-332-5340 for reservations (season pass holders only)
- The Frontier Point Lodge will be open, bike, ski and snowshoe rentals available (season pass holders only) No day tickets available
- The Tubing Hill will be open – online, advance reservations required
- Downtown sales office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday – Sunday
Full Season Opening:
- Bogus Basin will be closed Monday, November 30th and Tuesday, December 1st to fine tune operations
- The area will open for seven-day-a-week operations on Wednesday, December 2nd
- Night Skiing will begin on Saturday, December 12th
- The Glade Runner Mountain Coaster will not operate for the 2020-21 winter season
Covid-19 Protocols:
- Know before you go – visit bogusbasin.org prior to visiting for operational updates
- Face coverings required at all times, except when eating/drinking in designated areas and/or on the slopes
- Physical distancing required in lift lines, base area, and inside all facilities
- Guests who are not feeling well, exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 are advised to stay home
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