What the FAQ? #2: When Will The Winter Ski Season 2017/18 Start And End?
The snow road after fresh powder last ski season.
When will the 2017/18 ski season start? Like in What The FAQ #1 — my answer always includes “it depends”. In this case it depends if there is early snow and cold temperatures. Then the season start early. Last year it started on the 3rd December. Take a look at my report here.
The winter season here in Bansko will officially open, I think, on Saturday 11th or Saturday 18th December 2017. I will update this post once I have confirmation from the resort Marketing Director Ivan Obreykov.
The season ends in mid April, date yet to be announced but last season ended on the 17th April 2017. I expect similar day for 2018.
Below you can see the snow from last season when we went to the top of the mountain on 30th November 2016. Look at the fine snow that fell that ensure, along with cold temperatures and 75% of runs covered by snow cannon, a great season.
It was a beautiful day. With bright sunshine and nice cold -12 C temperatures. The snow depth at the top was 75 cm and at the top of the gondola station was 40cm. the piste machines were preparing the snow and the snow cannon were working flat out.
Should you decide to come to Bansko to ski or snowboard early season, then stay tuned for snow and weather reports on bansko blog youtube channel, Facebook and here. Click here for all the lift pass prices 2017. (I await prices for 2017/18 season but I expect them to be similar).
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Picture taken: 30th November 2016
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Thank you for reading and watching, have a great weekend — Lance
