- Boise / Bogus Basin, ect -

I got a job in Bosie and I'm moving down there in the next week.  I've been looking into my riding options and wanted to see if anyone here had some experience with these places.

It looks like Bogus Basin is the closest destination.  From their site and some reviews I could find, it looks like a decent place.  It's open late, has enough acreage to keep me interested, and there is a lot of sunshine, but it sounds like there isn't any very challenging terrian and snow can be lacking.  I'm coming from Spokane and I get the feeling Bogus would be similar to what I'm used to riding at Mt. Spokane: decent conditions but nothing special.

Next closest seems to be Brundage near McCall (110 miles).  That place looks really good and they claim to have the best snow in Idaho.  That's a pretty big claim, since I've had some very good snow days at Schweitzer and Lookout Pass.

Next closest would be Anthony Lakes (140 miles).  This place sounds like it's got some short but sweet runs.  It's way up high and should have some light powder.

Next closest would be Sun Valley (160 miles).  Looks impressive but $pendy.

Of course, Salt Lake City is about 6 hours away which wouldn't be bad if I had 4 or more days off work (1 day down, 2 days riding, 1 day back).

Anyway, any input on these places would be greatly appreciated.

Bogus is a decent mtn and you can head up after work when its open.  There is also a bus that will shuttle you up there (forget how much it cost). 

Brundage is the best around I make the drive rather than go to bogus... its so worth the extra hour hour and a half