Game Day & Powder Days Await in Boise

Bogus Basin Upgrades Offer More Family-Friendly Winter Fun

Bogus Basin, Boise’s hometown mountain recreation resort, is open for the 2024/25 season with enhancements that create a more welcoming atmosphere for families and beginners. Expanded terrain offers new trails for every skill level and new four-person chairlifts double uphill capacity and decrease wait times. Lift enhancements also include mountain-wide RFID technology for quicker hands-free access, greater snowmaking capabilities, and improved lighting. A newly expanded, ultra-wide Coach’s Corner run is now three times longer, ideal for lessons and novice skiers. Other upgrades include improved flooring in Simplot Lodge for better durability and comfort and new kids’ and Nordic rental skis.

Looking for even more winter activities? Bogus Basin also boasts Nordic skiing, fat tire biking, snowshoeing, a free terrain park, and a conveyor-assisted tubing hill. Rent select equipment on site or bring your own for a day of fun!

Touchdowns, Tailgates and Taters at the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Watch top college football teams face off on December 23 at Albertsons Stadium. Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m., but the fun starts earlier. Head to downtown Boise’s Grove Plaza the night before the game for the high-energy Mash Bash, with performances by team bands and cheerleaders. On game day, get to the stadium early for family-friendly pregame events. Fan Fest begins in the west parking lot at 10 a.m. with music, cornhole, military equipment, the Idaho Potato Truck, and free french fries provided by Simplot. The Youth Clinic for ages 7-14 runs from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Caven-Williams Indoor Facility and features former Boise State coaches and players. Advance registration required.

The country’s northernmost bowl game traditionally features a Mountain West vs. Mid-American Conference matchup and will be televised on ESPN.