Bansko ski conditions have been good in the morning but snow has been getting heavy due to the warmer temperatures than expected at this time of the year. Not the best – and not as good as the Alps this year. 135cm of snow on upper slopes is still fine. Many visitors are reported to [...]

Today’s conditions are summed up in the video above. In spite of snow cover is thin and still not all lifts are open. It icy in the afternoon. Skiers are advised to ski early and take care later in the day. Pistes are getting busy and mixed with ice accidents are more likely.

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 [...]