Love Bogus Basin? You can get discount lift tickets to another Idaho ski resort
Running out of routes at the Bogus Basin ski resort?
Season passholders at Bogus Basin can get discounted lift tickets at Tamarack Resort for a limited time, according to a Wednesday, Feb. 18 news release.
“When your neighbors are having a tough year, you step up,” Tamarack Resort spokesperson Zander Smith said in the release.
Advertised as “America’s only ski, golf and lake resort,” Tamarack Resort offers access to 1,530 acres of skiable mountainside in addition to Nordic and snowshoe trails.
Here’s what to know about the pass deal:
How can I save money on ski lift tickets?
Bogus Basin season passholders can get 50% off a single-day lift ticket at Tamarack Resort, according to the release.
The discount is only available on the day of purchase.
Who is eligible for discount day passes?
Anyone who has a valid 2025-26 Bogus Basin season pass — whether it’s an adult, youth, or senior pass — can take advantage of the deal, according to Tamarack Resort.
“We’re all part of the same Idaho ski community,” Zander Smith, a Tamarack Resort spokesperson said in the article. “We’re proud to open our mountain to Bogus pass holders and give them a chance to enjoy some strong late-season conditions here at Tamarack.”
How long does Tamarack Resort deal last?
Half-price day lift tickets at the Tamarack ski resort will be available to Bogus Basin season passholders through Friday, Mar. 13, the release said.
What are snow conditions like at Tamarack?
As of Friday, Feb. 20, Tamarack Resort sports a 72-inch base layer of snow across its slopes, according to its website.
The Central Idaho resort had six lifts open running across 39 open routes, with no plans to close them anytime soon.
“Additional accumulation is forecast through the end of February, setting the stage for a strong finish to the ski season,” Tamarack Resort said in the release.
Is Bogus Basin open for skiing and snowboarding?
According to the Bogus Basin website, the Boise ski resort had a 32-inch base as of Friday.
The ski resort had 80 of its 92 trails open and eight lifts in operation.
The “entire mountain” will be open for skiing and snowboarding on Saturday, Feb. 21, and Sunday, Feb. 22, according to the resort’s website.
Where are avalanche risks in Idaho?
As of 7 a.m. Friday morning, there was “considerable” risk for avalanches along the eastern and western mountains of the Sawtooth range in Central Idaho at elevations at or above 7,500 feet, according to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center’s website.
While small, natural avalanches in considerable risk conditions are possible, human-triggered avalanches on any scale are likely, according to the website.
There was “moderate” risk for small human-triggered avalanches at the lower elevations of Banner Summit on Friday.
That forecast runs through 4 a.m. Saturday.
According to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center’s website, avalanches are a “dangerous condition” to consider when choosing your routes, especially when backcountry skiing.
A total of nine backcountry skiers died after getting caught in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, Feb. 17, including Idaho resident Liz Clabaugh.
This story was originally published February 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story incorrectly said Tamarack Resort is part of the Sawtooth Mountains. The ski resort is in the Payette River Mountains northwest of Cascade.
