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 Listen Again conversation with Susan Saad.

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