Bansko Ski Conditions. Today’s Piste Report. The snow is okay, but is mainly artificial. The picture here was taken just a few hours ago and you can see there is snow.. BUT only 5 lifts are open and there is an expectation of snow tonight. Not a great start to the season but temperatures are [...]

Greek skiers and snowboarders are surfing the web for Bankso accommodation bargains. There are early signs of Greeks planning even more trips to Bansko than last season. This Bansko Blog has seen Greek web surfers, second only to UK surfers, and in recent weeks an increase in room enquiries. In previous years, there were complaints [...]

The official opening of the Bansko ski season will take place on Saturday, 29th of November. World famous skiers will show their skills on “Alberto Tomba” ski slope. (www.visitbulgaria.net) The olympic champions Hanni Wenzel and Andreas Wenzel, the world downhill champion Harti Weirather, the Italian ski legend Gustavo Thoeni and the multiple winner of the [...]

Paul Rodgers and Queen rocked the O2 (formerly Millenium Dome in London) on Friday night. Just a spectacular show. Brian May and Roger Taylor really looked like they were loving it. In fact those crowd pleasing Queen tracks make great ipod listening whilst tackling the Tomba run. Yes a very happy audience, and I was [...]

The “Crunchie Credit” Bansko accommodation deal is extended by one day until Thursday 6th, 6:00pm. The secret to credit crunch skiing is… just one more day. The time for deliberation has passed. Its time to make a decision. 6.00pm on the 6th November. https://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/2008/08/mountain-residence-3-special-offer.html After tomorrow, the Welcome Pack offer closes for good. Be sure [...]

OK, so budget skiing will be all the rage this year – what with the pound at below €1.3. to £1. So what do I need to do to save money? Here are my top tips: 1/ Before looking at Bansko, you may be unsure about Bansko being able to deliver the goods, then you [...]