Mountain Posts

Snow Report; Getting Warmer

Today the pistes were icy in the morning, which is generally when I get up the mountain. But things improved and reports later in the day were more positive Check out the video and see for your self. Forecast No snow for at least 6 days. Warm temperature will lift the freezing level up to […]

Jan 29th 2016

The First Run Experience In Bansko

The First Run experience is now available to book in Bansko. I joined the resort manager, Ivan Obreykov to try it out. I was a little tired and nervous — yeah I know excuses excuses… but here’s the video that Ivan put together. The experience is for the passionate skiers and snowboarders who want to […]

Jan 28th 2016

Egur Egur Armenian Cuisine Comes To Bansko

I am always happy to find something different on the Bansko restaurant scene. Everyone needs a change from the shopska salad and meats in the mehanas and the ubiquitous burgers and doners. I found a breath of culinary fresh air in the newly opened Armenian restaurant Egur, Egur. Hilda Kazasyan, the owner, is the most […]

Jan 27th 2016

La Veranda Apres Ski Bar Opens Friday To Sunday

The Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko sent me their press release. Which said “in co-operation with Hennessy (Jas Hennessy & Co.), opened the doors of the newest après-ski bar in Bansko. It’s called La Veranda. The beautiful summer terrace around the outdoor pool of the hotel was transformed into a classy après-ski bar with direct […]

Jan 22nd 2016

Dextrophobia Bansko. Can You Escape The Room?

So you’re in Bansko and want something different to do? Well there is something new in town which I have just experienced and you may want to try. In fact it is quite new in Bulgaria and I bet not many of us have had the chance, or opportunity, to try it. It’s called Dextrophobia […]

Jan 21st 2016

Lift Pass Prices Explained Including For Your Children

Bansko lift pass prices 2015/16 are here. The 2015/16 prices are the same as last season. Click here to save €€€’s on your 6, 9 and 13 day lift passes as well as from 1+ days your discounted ski, snowboard hire, lessons and transfers. You save €€€’s on your 6 day lift pass Click on colourful writing above […]

Jan 18th 2016

Huge Snow Fall; Epic Bansko Ski Conditions

Snow falling heavily — the rain in town will turn to a lot of snow overnight. Wonderful day today — tmrw we’ll have 70cm of fresh powder. I can’t wait. Bansko’s new high speed 6 pack chair lift is superb for servicing the Balkaniada and The Tomba runs. Snow Forecast Snow will continue all day […]

Jan 16th 2016

50cm Of Fresh Snow Brings Great Conditions In Bansko

Bansko snow fell heavily last night. After the restricted pistes last week, things are now looking on track for the season. But there is some warm air right now that will last for another day — then temperature move back down again and more snow higher up will fall. There could be some rain in […]

Jan 5th 2016

Snow Is Falling; Low Temperatures. Happy Days Ahead

The snow forecast for Bansko in my last blog post came true. Today light snow and cold temperatures. The ski clips and forecast is from today. Snow Forecast Snow making will open more pistes very soon. On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday around 50cm of snow will tumble down from the skies. Conditions are set to […]

Dec 30th 2015

Dear Santa

Snow is all I want for Christmas. Is that how the song goes? Dear Santa please bring lots of white stuff to Bansko this Christmas. We have to be patient — but i’m less so inclined. Please do not make us wait too long. So back to the facts. For now, it is artificial snow. […]

Dec 24th 2015

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