More Snow In Bansko. Hot In UK

Still snowing in Bansko. Over 225cm of snow and perfect conditions for the forthcoming Ladies Downhill on the 27th and 28th and Ladies Super G on the 1st March.

This event will put Bansko in the spotlight. But wait until the Men’s Super G in 2011 for the big one.

Well I have been enjoying sunny Britain. Yesterday was just beautiful, up to 15 degrees and meant that I could get my paraglider out and go flying. Wonderful smooth thermals up to around 1,300 feet (400 metres approx) and fine views.

I found find time to take a short video; see below.

Which brings me to paragliding in Bansko. If you fancy a tandem flight its something well worth doing.

I know several of the Bulgarian tandem guys and I would have no hesitation recommending them. However I have to add that not all ski insurance policies automatically cover tandem paragliding flights.

Bansko got some good publicity for its low cost in the UK press this weekend. But I have to point out that Bansko has more than its fair share of traps for the unwary.

One reader mentioned I was a little negative when reporting on the traps. Saying that other places are the same. Problem is, yes a few are, I agree. But I would prefer that we all avoid the traps and that visitors get a realistic view of Bansko rather than marketing spin.

But thanks -  point taken.

Enjoy your season, wherever you go. But think about a trip to Bansko before the season ends on the 30th April.