Bogus Basin’s New Snow Tech + New Boise Restaurants

Bogus Basin Opens For the Season

Bogus Basin, Boise’s hometown mountain recreation resort, is set to open in December! This year Bogus is using a new, state-of-the-art snow-saving technology to help jump start the 2025/26 season. The resort stockpiled snow from the previous season, covered it with insulated blankets to protect it from the summer heat, and spread the preserved snow on the slopes to form a base layer on the beginner run. This pilot program, in partnership with Snow Secure, is part of the resort’s efforts to ensure consistent early-season conditions despite variable winter weather and preserve energy by minimizing early season snow making.

While you’re on the mountain, don’t miss Bogus Basin’s conveyor-assisted tubing hill – nominated by USA Today 10 Best as a Best Place for Snow Tubing. Other winter activities include Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, and a free terrain park.

Discover What’s Cooking in Boise

The city’s dining scene is heating up – come taste what’s new!

At the Boise Airport, travelers can now savor local favorites at the new Treefort Outpost Food + Drink, sweet treats from The STIL, breakfast staples from Waffle Me Up, Idaho wine and Basque-inspired small plates bites at Turas from Telaya Wine Co., and more as part of a multi-phase concessions refresh.
Downtown, the much-anticipated El Gaucho opens in late 2025 with its signature live-fire grill, dramatic racetrack-style bar and elevated booths in a stunning historic setting.
Upscale Corso Italian Steak adds even more vibrancy to the city’s culinary mix. A great spot for large holiday groups or intimate gatherings.
At The Warehouse Food Hall, Just Chicken is serving up its simple, crowd-pleasing menu of chicken tenders, house-made sauces and comfort food.
Beloved coffee spot Slow by Slow is unveiling a fresh new design in its expanding 8th Street space.