Bogus Basin is Boise’s hometown ski hill, and Malibu Manor is one of the easiest places in town to base a ski weekend. The home sits in the Warm Springs foothills on the northeast side of Boise, so you can ski all day, be back for dinner, and still be minutes from downtown. Here’s how to plan a Bogus Basin ski trip with a group.
Why Bogus Basin?
- Close to town: Bogus Basin is about 16 miles up Bogus Basin Road from Boise. Plan on roughly 45 minutes to an hour from the house depending on snow.
- Night skiing: Bogus has one of the largest night-skiing operations in the country, so you can make turns after work or after a lazy morning.
- Something for everyone: beginner terrain and lessons, groomers, glades, Nordic trails, a tubing hill and the Glade Runner mountain coaster.
Why groups stay at Malibu Manor for ski weekends
- Room for everyone: 5 bedrooms plus a game room, 4.5 bathrooms and space for up to 16 guests. That means one house, one kitchen and one place to regroup instead of three hotel rooms.
- Après-ski at home: the game room (arcade, air hockey and more), the big-screen TV and the rooftop deck with city views make the evenings as fun as the slopes.
- Easy logistics: smart-lock self check-in and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen for group dinners.
- Close to downtown: when you want a night out, downtown Boise’s restaurants and breweries are only minutes away.
Sample ski weekend itinerary
Friday: Arrive, settle in, and head up for night skiing if you can’t wait. Otherwise, grab dinner downtown.
Saturday: Get an early start up Bogus Basin Road for first chair. Ski until mid-afternoon, then come back for game-room tournaments and a group dinner.
Sunday: Take a few more runs or try Nordic skiing or the tubing hill, then hit a foothills trail or the Boise River Greenbelt before heading home.
Tips for skiing Bogus Basin
- Check the Bogus Basin website for current conditions, lift tickets and road updates before you go. Buying tickets online in advance is usually cheaper.
- Carry chains or have a capable vehicle. Bogus Basin Road is a winding mountain road.
- Weekends and holidays fill up fast, so book your stay early for peak dates like Christmas break and Presidents’ Day weekend.
Book your Boise ski getaway direct
Planning a ski trip with family or friends? Check availability and book Malibu Manor direct for our best rate, and contact us with any questions about group stays.