Mountain Posts

How To Make Shopska Salad. Kempinski’s Signature Dish

The Shopska salad, The Bulgarian culinary tradition, is now the signature dish of Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko. Bansko regulars will be very familiar with the national culinary icon; the Shopska salad but, like me, will not know it’s history FULL DISCLOSURE: Kempinski Grand Arena are sponsors of Bansko Blog, whilst I never recommend anything […]

Jun 2nd 2014

Don’t Mention The S Word. Our Moral Obligation

The ski season is well and truly over. And I’ve been spending time thinking about the “S” word. Yes, you thought right. I’m talking about safety. Visiting skiers and boarders in the emergency clinic at the Bansko gondola lift over the years made me reappraise my attitude to ski and snowboard safety. And what it […]

May 12th 2014

Easter Snow; Two Lifts Open

It was almost inevitable; a cold snap at Easter. The ski season closed and then, bingo … 30 cm of fresh pow falls. Nice to see the gondola and the six pack chair lift open. A final chance for some Bansko skiing. Next ski season tips With Easyjet flights and other airlines now booking […]

Apr 18th 2014

Why You Shouldn’t Come To Bansko This Weekend

The Bansko ski season ends on the 6th April. The live cams show the story in town. There’s no one around. No snow in town. Restaurants closing up for the end of the season. Bansko weather is warm. So that’s it. Another season over. Time for me to blog about mountain biking, paragliding and summer […]

Mar 25th 2014

Powder Day Alert With Latest GoPro Snow Report

With another 20cm of fresh powder for Bansko and another 30cm+ falling as I type, then Bansko is on form. With skies clearing by Wednesday and the combination of sun and snow means we are set for some very special days on the hill. Snow report Paul and Nick Little are the stars of […]

Mar 10th 2014

Ski And Ride Bansko. GoPro Video

Bansko snow falls. And keeps falling. Today was superb, from now on for at least the next ten days will see excellent conditions. Phil and Chris star in today’s sow forecast in GoPro edit above. Come to Bansko a superb extra 30cm+ of fresh snow. More snow due Wednesday 5th March, Thursday 6th March, Friday […]

Mar 3rd 2014

Snow Alert. Ski Bansko On Liberation Day Holiday

The dump of the Bansko ski season is on its way. Snow will fall Friday and Saturday morning, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Monday 3rd March is a holiday in Bulgaria. It’s a day for Bulgarians to celebrate liberation from Ottoman rule in 1878. And what a day it will be! With the dump of the […]

Feb 27th 2014

Powder to the people; snow forecast

Since my last GoPro video snow forecast I did mention I was feeling another onset of snow anxiety. The snow forecast is here. It’s been a busy week here. There are many smiling faces; it’s been really nice for people to be warm and perfect for learning in the sun. But the snow is worn […]

Feb 21st 2014

GoPro snow report

It’s been a fine week on the piste here in Bansko. Out came the GoPro for my video snow forecast for the week ahead. The higher temperatures bring a benefit, some softer snow. But also the obviously downside of snow melting happening, especially on the lower slopes. NEW!!! Lesson times update for February All […]

Feb 9th 2014

Come Prima restaurant and feeling special

Problem. You’re in Bansko and someone has a celebration, an anniversary, a birthday, or even a marriage proposal. Or it’s Valentine’s day. It’s that time to find a restaurant that fits the occasion. Fast forward to last weekend and I was invited to try Come Prima restaurant for a special birthday celebration.Whilst not my first […]

Feb 4th 2014

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