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Gondola ski lift opening times for Easter holidays

May 01, 2013 No Comments by

The Bansko sun is shining and it’s another hot day. Expect town temperatures at around 25C. Viewing the live cams is a great way to check out the weather, as well as downloading the 97% five star rated Bansko mobile app. The gondola lift is open as is (Orthodox) Easter holidays here. Time to get up, […]

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Lift pass prices 2013

Nov 28, 2012 12 Comments by

  Bansko lift pass prices 2013 are here. The Bansko lift pass prices are higher than the lift prices in 2012. For last season the rate was 55 lv for a day’s pass, for this season they are 58lv for a day’s pass. There is a 5lv deposit charged, which is refunded  simply by going to one of […]

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Piste map, hand drawn

Sep 27, 2012 5 Comments by

The new Bansko piste map* is ready. Fresh from the artist’s fine hands. The piste map solution I have not been happy with most of the Bansko piste maps I have seen. Some glaring inaccuracies and omissions have not been fixed over the years. So I commissioned a new one. Drawn, by hand from a good […]

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Summer lift opening times 2012

Jun 16, 2012 No Comments by

Bansko Summer season is here, and the Bansko gondola lift opening times are as below. Lift price is just 10 lev return. For last ski season’s lift pass prices click here. The 2012/13 lift pass prices will be published when known, but expect very similar rates to the last ski season. Summer activities For full range […]

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How to get Bansko lift Passes for half price

Mar 29, 2012 4 Comments by

Bansko ski lift pass prices reduced. Half price. Yes fantastic news. Ulen, the Bansko lift operator, have not just announced the new prices but are saying that the Bansko ski season will keep on going until the 16th April. Assuming there is enough snow, we hope and snow dance that this will all be true […]

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Lift Pass Prices 2012

Nov 25, 2011 14 Comments by

Bansko lift pass prices 2012. I’m sorry, but there is no official announcement on lift prices. We have to wait until the 1st December. But, as I have been emailed the same question many times the last few weeks, I’ve decided I would risk being wrong and say that the Bansko lift pass prices will […]

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Bansko Gondola Lift Opening Times & Prices: Summer 2011

Jul 03, 2011 1 Comment

Summer is here, and the Bansko gondola lift is open. Lift opening times are helpful for a hike in the Pirin, mountain bike or just for some cool mountain fresh air. I’ll be up in the mountains soon, and I’ll be revealing a few surprises in the mountains. Please go to last ski season’s lift […]

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