Listen Again: The Nonprofit Model of Skiing at Bogus Basin

For this Listen Again episode, we’re revisiting a listener favorite — our conversation with Susan Saad, Director of Community and Customer Relations at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area in Boise, Idaho.

Bogus Basin is unlike most ski areas — it operates as a nonprofit, reinvesting revenue into the mountain and its community. Over Susan’s 10-year tenure, she’s seen how this model makes skiing more accessible, affordable, and sustainable while still offering big-mountain terrain and top-notch facilities.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Bogus Basin’s 2,600 skiable acres make it Idaho’s second-largest resort
• The nonprofit model that funds improvements like new lifts and snowmaking while keeping passes affordable (night skiing for just $19!)
• Creative community programs — from school outreach serving 3,000+ kids to a homeschool program with 800+ participants
• How SnowSchool and other initiatives tie environmental education into the mountain experience
• Local flavor, including the Simplot Lodge, the “Beach” gathering spot, and even gourmet grilled cheese
• Bogus Basin’s year-round activities, from mountain biking to the mountain coaster

This episode is a reminder that skiing can be about more than just snow — it can be about community, access, and creating traditions that last.

So whether it’s your first time hearing it or you’re revisiting with fresh ears, enjoy this special

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