Mountain Posts

Sun and fine skiing.

Another good few days in to ski in Bansko. Most pistes open, include the plato. Watch video to GoPro action from the slopes and snow report. Some hard areas and some icy areas. But generally nice conditions. A lift queue rewarded early arrival to the lift. More queues likely tomorrow. Use the cams to time […]

Feb 2nd 2014

The Mussel Farm Dalboka Comes To Bansko

Fresh mussels in Bansko? Now possible. That is why I was quite eager when I was invited to try the newly opened Dalboka Mussel Farm Restaurant in Bansko. I’m a keen fan of seafood and have been missing a proper fresh seafood in the Bansko restaurant scene. That is why I was curious to try when […]

Feb 1st 2014

The snow is falling. Good conditions prevail.

The snow tumbles down from the sky as I type this. My legs are pleasantly tired. A nice reminder of some nice sessions out on the hill. See my GoPro video report below of how things are looking now.   Lift and fun park opening news Monday saw the plato open and some fresh tracks. […]

Jan 29th 2014

Snow. Low temperatures. Come to Bansko

Overnight snow in Bansko sees, finally, a little sprinkling of white in town and, so far, another 5 cm to 10 cm of fresh snow. More snow falling. Probably another 20cm over the next 48 hours. Watch live video report below:   Fresh powder, more lifts to open There is still a hard base underneath […]

Jan 26th 2014

Snow report; getting back on track

The Bansko snow forecast is good. Whilst the snow last week helped, it was not enough to properly cover the slopes not covered by snow cannon. The good news is that Banderitsa 1 lift is now operational. This lift relieves pressure on the six person chair and opens up the Balkaniada piste. This slope was […]

Jan 20th 2014

Snow forecast

I recently took a look at five ways to enjoy Bansko when 50% of the lifts are closed. After Sunday, and several fine mornings out on the piste, I realised why I was enjoying it all so much. The sunshine.   What makes us happy The current lack of real snow has its upside. And […]

Jan 14th 2014

Five ways to enjoy Bansko’s skiing with 50% open

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 […]

Jan 5th 2014

Bansko New Year snow forecast

Jan 1st 2014

Millionaires skiing and New Year snow forecast

Suffering from snow anxiety? Worry no more about Bansko snow for the New Year. There is good snow from the snow cannon in Bansko and the skiing has been good. But 50% of runs are not open — yet. I’ve been experiencing millionaires skiing, as many have stayed away. Thank you! Video report from today’s […]

Dec 22nd 2013

Food, drink, party. Where to go in Bansko

Bansko restaurants bars, and clubs change every year in Bansko. The name may be the same but is the food, drink and party atmosphere the same? New owners, chefs, and premises dominate the Bansko scene. It has never been better for going out. Read on to find out what’s happening in Bansko this season. Download […]

Dec 18th 2013