Ski resorts across Idaho experienced one of their worst snow seasons on record this winter, with many opening later than usual and closing early, raising concerns about whether similar conditions could return next year.
At Bogus Basin, leaders say recent investments in snowmaking and snow-storage technology helped, but were not enough to offset unusually low snowfall totals.
In recent years, the nonprofit resort has invested heavily in snowmaking systems and expanded its use of Snow Secure, a Swedish-made snow preservation mat designed to keep stored snow cold through the summer months…