Bogus Basin Turns Into A Full Summer Adventure Park Above The Treasure Valley

The Treasure Valley doesn't have a shortage of things to do year-round, but perhaps there are some places you only think about during certain seasons, like Bogus Basin.

Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is the spot for all your winter fun. Skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. But, in case you missed it, it also has a full line-up of summer activities for all ages.

Bogus Basin

Base area activities include:

The Sourdough Slide - Grab a tube and bomb down the 300-foot slides and take the conveyor back to the top for non-stop fun.

The Launch Pad Bungee Jump - Strap on the harness and spring into the air over 20 feet. The harder you bounce, the higher you get.

Bogus Basin Bungee Trampoline

The Stack Rock Climbing Wall - Harness up and climb, test your grip and skills on multiple routes on the 32-foot structure.

Bogus Basin Climbing Wall

Shafer Butte - Sift through a bag of pay dirt for fossils, gems, arrowheads, and more.

Bogus Basin Shafer Butte Mining Company Panning for Gems

Scenic chair lifts are also in action during the summer. Choose from the Morning Star Express or Deer Point Express to some of the most amazing views of the Sawtooth Mountains and Boise National Forest. You can even strap your mountain bike on the chairlift for your downhill ride.

The Mineshaft Challenge Course is 55 feet tall with 3 levels of ropes and wood slate hanging bridges that will challenge your body, bravery, and balance. It also features a belay drop zone and several zip lines.

The Basin Gravity Park is a mountain biker's dream come true with 14 trails for all skill levels and styles, and some of the biggest jumps in the region.

Two Deer Disc Golf Course. Well, it wouldn't be Idaho with disc golf. And there is no better view to enjoy your favorite game than this one.

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And perhaps the most exciting summer activity on Bogus Basin is the Glade Runner Mountain Coaster. The only one of its kind in Idaho. Featuring 4,330 feet of high-speed, adrenaline-filled coaster track. It's a ride you won't soon forget.

And if all that isn't enough to satisfy your outdoor fun this summer, of course, there's hiking, live music, food, and special summer only events too.

So, while we wait for the snow to fly, get up the mountain this summer and truly enjoy everything that Idaho has to offer all in one place, Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area.