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Above it all…

Bogus Basin ski resort shimmers under a cold, partly cloudy sky on Sunday. The non-profit ski resort 16 miles north of Boise is once again selling season ski passes for $199. (Betsy Russell)

Thank you, Bogus Basin, for keeping me sane this winter. The politics may be hot and heavy in town, but up on the mountain, when I get to sneak up there on weekends, it’s cold, clear and crisp. Not only that, it’s cheap, it’s non-profit, and everyone’s welcome. Let it snow.

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Eye On Boise." Read all stories from this blog