Building Bogus Basin by Brassey Chandler

On this land, the Bitterroot Chair, the Pioneer Lodge, and the Pioneer Condominiums were built.

In 1973, General Manager Bob Loughrey authorized the purchase of 640 acres of state land, a parcel known as Shafer Park. But by the end of the decade, Bogus Basin looked to expand even more, leading to the construction of a second lodge in a different location. The Bogus Creek Lodge, built in 1963 by Bob Loughrey, was a huge improvement over the old 1930’s lodge.

Because of the new chair lifts and new skiable areas, Bogus Basin began to look into the construction of another lodge. New and improved lifts were installed to supplement the first two during the 1960’s. In 1957, the first real “ski lifts” were installed. Volunteer staffing of Bogus Basin during World War II was what allowed it to stay open, even though Sun Valley and other resorts were forced to close.Īfter World War II, Bogus continued to expand, thanks to ongoing support and dedication from Boise residents. Over the next several years, volunteers built rope tows and a parking lot. After the road was completed in 1939, a primitive lodge was built, also by the CCC, in the spot where the J.R. One hundred and twenty men worked on the project, which ended up costing slightly over $300,000. After collecting local support, ski enthusiasts convinced the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) to build a road to Bogus Basin to start work on a ski resort. They fail to realize that Bogus is a community project and a nonprofit organization.

They see it as an entertainment venue like any other. On the whole, residents in Boise, especially young people, take Bogus Basin for granted.

Building Bogus Basin by Brassey Chandler