Most excellent news for you Bogus Basin skiers and snowboarders as the Idaho ski resort is hosting a “Bonus Weekend” this Saturday and Sunday. The weekend celebration will include a pond skim event and live music.
Operating hours for the weekend are from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and they will be spinning all lifts. All 2024/2025 season passes will be valid for the weekend including Night, Twilight, Midweek, and Nordic passes.
Bogus Basin has announced a Bonus Weekend of skiing and riding on Saturday, April 19th and Sunday, April 20th giving guests more time to hit the slopes and enjoy an unforgettable 2024/25 winter season.
The weekend will feature exciting highlights, including a pond skim and live music performances, making for a perfect way to celebrate the season.

“This has been an amazing year at Bogus Basin, and conditions remain excellent. Our team has gone the extra mile—keeping the slopes in great shape, opening early on many days, and providing excellent guest service. From maintenance to snowmaking to lift operations, everyone is working together to make the season memorable. “Nate Shake, Director of Mountain Operations
All lifts will operate, and all 2024/25 season passes will be valid for the weekend, including Night, Twilight, Midweek, and Nordic passes.
Bogus Basin Bonus Weekend Highlights:
- Music with DJ Locomotive on Saturday, starting at 11:00 am
- Saturday Pond Skim at 12:00 pm: A true rite of passage, the Pond Skim invites participants to ski or snowboard into a frigid pool with the goal of skimming across to the other side. Spectators will line the banks of the pond, cheering on the participants.
- Live Music by High Pine Whiskey Yell on Sunday: This popular local band will close out the weekend with a performance on the ICCU Plaza Sunday afternoon from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
