Big weather change coming Sunday; try the Kids Adventure Race on Saturday at Bogus Basin

Kids ride the downhill trails at Bogus Basin, which is hosting a Kids Adventure Race 
on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Bogus Basin)  

Hi all, 

If you're planning to venture into the Idaho outdoors this weekend, aim for Friday and Saturday because there's a big change coming Sunday with a dramatic cool-down and heavy rain in the weather forecast. 

That'll be a big relief for everyone after triple-digit temps in the Treasure Valley this week. 

Mountain weather in McCall,  Stanley and Sun Valley looks pretty promising until Sunday, with afternoon highs in the 80s. There will be a good chance of afternoon thundershowers on Friday and Saturday. 

Since we rarely get much rain in August, this is nice to see! 

The rain Sunday will cause a nice, much-needed cool-down, sending temperatures in Boise into the 80s next week and 70s in the mountains. Those temps are expected to remain in that range through the end of August, according to current forecasts. That would be nice~! 

A dome of High pressure in the Midwest combined with a Low pressure trough off the Pacific Coast are expected to send plumes of moisture from Nevada going north into Idaho by this weekend. That's what is bringing the weather change. About 1.5 inches of rain are forecast, maybe more. Enjoy that cool-down!

In the meantime, I wanted to recommend an event that Bogus Basin is putting on this weekend called the Kids Adventure Race. You need to sign up as a team of two (think adult or teen paired with a kid). There's a non-competitive event for kids aged 2-5, called the "Explore Course," and another "Expeditions Course" for kids aged 6-10.

Rock climbing wall
(Courtesy Bogus Basin)

On the Expeditions course, kids will do basic orienteering, a scavenger hunt, mountain biking, hiking, rock wall climbing and more. The activities will be split up over a 1.2-mile out-and-back course with 370 vertical gain. Estimated time to complete the course is 30 to 60 minutes. This event costs $50/person for a team of two. 

On the Explore course, kids will rotate through adventure stations such as biking (strider or child bike and training wheels OK), scavenger hunt, obstacle course and other challenges. This one costs $30/person for a team of two. 

Online registration is available here.  

I'm impressed with the creativity of Bogus Basin's staff to provide a fun exploration event for young kids on the mountain! I recommend it! 

For more information about the event, contact: michael@wildbeginningsnatureschool.org

- SS