Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area vs Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area and Schweitzer Mountain Resort are neighbouring resorts in Idaho - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area | Schweitzer Mountain Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Very good | Very good |
Beginners
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Limited
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Good
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Good
Experts
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Not ideal
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Not ideal
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Not ideal
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Families
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Not ideal
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Limited
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Limited
Budget
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Very good
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area | Schweitzer Mountain Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 59.1 km | 74 km |
| Vertical drop | 537 m | 720 m |
| Lifts | 10 | 10 |
| Top elevation | 2298 m | 1945 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~45cm) | January (~48cm) |
| Day pass | €49 | €50 |
Piste
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
59.1 km
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
74 km
Vertical drop
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
537 m
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
720 m
Lifts
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
10
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10
Top elevation
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
2298 m
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
1945 m
Snow reliability
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
good snow
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
good snow
Snowiest month
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
December (~45cm)
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
January (~48cm)
Day pass
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
€49
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
€50
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area if...
you want better value.
Choose Schweitzer Mountain Resort if...
you want the bigger ski area.