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Skimania open at 08:00. Gondola starts at 08:30. DUMP 2017

With a later gondola start time of 08:30, skimania now open at 08:00. This gives plenty of time for your to get to the gondola early for its start at 08:30. Skimania remain open until 21:00 in the evening. Now let’s talk snow… DUMP 2017 Today’s fresh powder was very welcome. Please see snow report […]

Mar 8th 2017

Ski Lift Pass Prices Reduced By 20% From 15th March

From 15th March until the end of the season the price of a one day adult lift pass, purchased from the gondola lift cash desk, is reduced from 58 leva (€29.63) to 46 leva (€23.50). A 20% reduction. This surprise discount comes at a time when substantial dumps of snow are expected over the next week. […]

Mar 7th 2017

DUMP 2017: The Big One Is Coming

The Bansko ski season has entered the phase I love the most, it called March. Almost every year, that I can remember, this is the month with some of the biggest dumps of snow happen. And it looks like 2017 is looking like no exception; but it come with a dose of snow anxiety due […]

Mar 5th 2017

My Bansko Top 10: Restaurants

Fellow Bansko gastronauts, we’re just over half way though the ski season, so it’s time to take a look at what is being served up in Bansko’s restaurants this year. Armed with a healthy post ski healthy appetite and some good friends to get variety in dishes ordered I’m now ready to name places I’m […]

Feb 19th 2017

From Todorka To Bansko Town via The Tomba (Live)

Another bright cloudless Bansko sky. Clear blue skies and cold temperatures around -12 C greeted me at the top of Bunderitsa 2 chair lift. This is the second chair lift you take for accessing the top via Bunderitsa 1 chair lift — from the top of the gondola lift. Check out the video above. You’ll […]

Feb 15th 2017

BanskoSkiMania Shop Open From 07:30 To 21:00

BanskoSkiMania are open from 07:30 to 21:00 all of February, March and April. If you are arriving on a Friday Saturday or Sunday then I recommend you go into the shop later, after 6.30pm. This will ensure you can get you skis or snowboards and boots fitted quickly. Be sure to say hello to Mira […]

Feb 11th 2017

Snowboard World Cup 2017: Success

The FIS World Snowboard Cup is now over. Those that went to watch it confirmed it created a wonderful atmosphere. Bulgaria’s snowboard superstar Radoslav Yankov made all Bulgarians proud by securing the much anticipated win in front of a vocal crowd of supporters in the stadium. The full report is here: http://www.fis-ski.com/snowboard/alpine-snowboard/news-multimedia/news/article=kummer-and-yankov-triumph-historic-race-bulgaria.html I am disappointed I […]

Feb 5th 2017

Egur Egur Restaurant Bansko: Refreshingly Different

Egur Egur is in its second season on the Bansko restaurant scene. Those who need vegetarian options or whose palate is simply tired will be overjoyed that Egur Egur, an Armenian restaurant is here. It is a popular choice in Sofia and Sozopol and you’ll see Sofia regulars who weekend in Bansko here on a […]

Jan 29th 2017

The Irish Harp: A Bansko Evening To Remember

Brian, the owner of The Irish Harp in Bansko, has made his mark on the culinary scene here for many years now. So I was delighted when he invited me to try the cooking of his new chef. Seeking feedback is always good for any business, so I highly appreciate Brian’s desire to listen to, and […]

Jan 18th 2017

DUMP 2017: Happy Mira

The snow fell heavily on Monday night and so DUMP 2017 continues. Just as it will for at least another week. Mira features in today’s snow report. Mira is the happy girl on reception at skimania, my exclusive ski hire and lesson partners in Bansko. Last season Mira started to learn to snowboard and my […]

Jan 11th 2017

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