Mountain Posts

Bansko Film Fest 22nd to 26th November 2017

The Bansko Mountain Film Fest 2017 comes to town for the 22nd to the 26th November 2017. I love mountains from many memorable moments flying above them on my paraglider, riding on my mountain bike and of course skiing on then in the ski season. The number of films to watch is huge. Here’s the […]

Nov 15th 2017

What The FAQ #7: Where Should I Eat For Christmas / New Year?

You’re coming to Bansko for Christmas and the New Year and you’re wondering where to have Christmas lunch/dinner and New Year’s dinner. Read on for ideas for then and for the rest of the season. Disclosure: some of the venues mentioned are sponsors of Bansko Blog. Whilst I never recommend anything I do not enjoy, […]

Nov 15th 2017

Protests For A Second Bansko Gondola Lift

Protests campaigning for a second gondola lift for Bansko were made yesterday. The slogan: “Bansko Against The Green Mafia“. I find it hard to comment on this topic because I suspect the issues and the politics are more complex than the media reveals. I strongly suspect that the real truth on gondola permission is known only […]

Nov 14th 2017

Bansko People: Natalia Kashirskya Kempinski General Manager

Natalia Kashirskya is the new Kempinski General Manager and now, after two months in the role, I catch up with her on episode #101 on my Bulgaria Now Podcast series. Listen to the interview above, or in the Bansko App, to find out how this young female GM, originally from St Petersburg, first got involved […]

Nov 12th 2017

Di Vino Wine Exhibition 17th, 18th and 19th November — NDK, Sofia

My favourite wine event of the year, DiVino Taste exhibition is here very soon. The seventh DiVino.Taste exhibition at the NDK, Sofia in Halls 7, 8 and 9 from 17th to 19th November 2017. Book your tickets by 14th November for lowest rates from just 12 leva per person. As a wine enthusiast I can […]

Nov 7th 2017

2017/18 Bansko Season Passes Announced: Buy NOW to Save

If you’re spending the ski season in Bansko, then you may now buy a season lift pass at the promotional price of 1,300 leva (adult). I’m a long time season pass holder and I much appreciate that it comes with the benefit of being able to use the VIP lane at the gondola lift. Adult Season […]

Nov 6th 2017

Bansko Ski Season Opens on 16th December 2017

The Bansko ski season opens on 16th December 2017. As usual, I will be there to enjoy the feeling of anticipation. Alberto Tomba is the famous ski legend behind the famous Tomba black piste and World Cup course and the Tomba is probably my favourite piste in Bansko. If you’re either a regular or a […]

Nov 6th 2017

First Snow: My Season Anticipation

It’s always an exciting day when snow falls in the Autumn. It starts that winter season anticipation. The anticipation of the squeaking and crunching of snow underfoot and the glistening of snow crystals in the sun. And it reminds me why I love Bansko. The happy days ahead for Bansko visitors are also great days […]

Oct 25th 2017

One Team, One Goal – One Tonne of Food; Bear Park Visit

The Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko Donated One Tonne of Food to the Dancing Bears Park in Belitsa. The hotel repeated its “One Team, one Goal – One Tonne of Food” initiative for a fifth consecutive year Bansko, 18 October 2017 – On 16 October, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko’s management team visited the Dancing Bears Park in Belitsa with […]

Oct 19th 2017

What The FAQ #6: Where Can I Get A Piste Map?

One thing you need when you come to Bansko is a piste map. Click here to open, and download if you wish, your high resolution map in a new tab (it’s free). Bansko Blog works with Euphoria Bar and Grill, the home of our live cam, and you can pick up a printed map there, […]

Oct 9th 2017

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