Gondola lift area: Picture take 4th January 2014
The latest Bansko video snow forecast and report is here. With fewer people in Bansko than a normal New Year, there have been, nonetheless, very crowded pistes.
UPDATE; New video from Sunday 12th January 2014
When the snow conditions are relying on snow cannon snow. When you see the snow is not as hoped for. When you’ve got a dose of snow anxiety. Then read on for my guide on how to enjoy these Bansko days.
1. Get out of bed
I have enjoyed some genuinely really nice piste conditions first thing. That means getting up and being at the gondola for around 08:15.
So get out of bed early. Be sure to leave time for breakfast. Fuelling up for the next three hours in crucial to having fun.
"My Stats" in Bansko App
2. Turn on your “My Stats” speed tracker
You’re going to have plenty of time to brag how much skiing/riding you did. And fun comparing your top speed with all your facebook friends.
So turn this on.
You’ll find it locate bottom left on the Bansko App (Apple iphone users only for now).
3. Ski and ride hard
So you’re up early. There’s no time to lose (assuming you’re okay to ski/ride before your lesson). Turn left at top of 6 man chair. That;s a perfect blast down to Shiligarnika. Take four person chair up to Goat. Take number 5 down to hidden lift (four person chair).
Rinse and repeat till tired.
4. Plan your lunch
Most mountain places are listed on the Bansko App (along with over sixty other restaurants). Plan to meet friends somewhere sunny. You’ll be having lunch early so grab (or book) the best place. Over lunch share on Facebook your “My Stats” total distance for the day and your top speed.
I’ll be picking, every Thursday a totally random winner by checking Facebook posts using #Bansko tag. The lucky chosen person gets a 50 lev credit to spend on a meal for two at (for January) the Queen’s Pub.
5. Adjust your attitude
Weather is weather. Make the most of amazing scenery, friends, family. The views are made more impressive when the sun starts to dip at around 16:45 and the red light is cast upon Vihren high above.
Be happy, we’re all lucky to be able to appreciate the Pirin.
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If you’ve come from Northern Europe’s flooding then this sunshine gives a mood boost as good as any fresh pow (snow).
and finally…
… spread good cheer and a positive holiday outlook by sharing this attitude with your ski and snowboarding friends. Let no one deter your fun in Bansko over the next few weeks.
Thank you for reading and watching.
Tips of the day
- Use the App to show you the exact location of all the main places in Bansko.
- Use the App to book the best restaurant table by emailing or calling the venue.
- Use the App to discover new restaurants, bars, and night clubs.
- Use the App for location of ATM’s, pharmacies and medical centres.
- Use the App to measure your ski | boarding distance and speed.
- Use the App to see live lift and piste opening information.
- Use the App for latest offers in town.
- Use the App for a piste map and a town map.
- Use the App to give directions to places.
- Use the App to book a private transfer.
- Free large piste map lens cloth cleaner for all bookings online on banskoblog.com (worth €5).
