It’s the piste and snow groomers parade on Bansko’s official opening day, 15th December 2018. The story about corduroy are these giant machines. And they’re quite a sight; I’ve never seen so many all together. Click play below. The opening day is the usual fireworks and the ski down the lower quarter of the Tomba […]

With yet another Bansko fresh snow falling on Monday, it was wonderful to wake up and see blue skies. It was -2C in Bansko town and -6C higher up; it was perfect for snow making machines to be blasting away. Take a look at my video snow report below: You’ll see I test for the first […]

The advanced range of skis, and advanced snowboards, are coming in, ready for the opening of the Bansko.  The Salomon S Max advanced range in yellow and black look super sexy and I’ve been reading the excellent reports for their wide accessibility, easy control and confidence inspiring feeling. George is busy preparing all the new […]

Yesterday I took my time. A little nervous but excited at the prospect of the first day of the 2018|19 ski season. I strolled to our ski hire and lesson partners, Skimania, met some friends and less than 50 metres to the gondola lift. No-one, except the lift operators, were around. 35 leva for a […]

It is with great pleasure to announce the early partial opening of Bansko ski resort on Monday 3rd December The price of full adult card is reduced at 35 leva, a two-day costs 65 leva, and 3 days costs 95 leva. Half day lift passes not available for these reduced priced days. The duration of […]

One of the secrets of having a hassle free trip is to get through both one’s departure and arrival airport nice and quickly. I recommend taking hand luggage only; no check-in bag to wait for. Then meeting your driver at arrivals and moving onto Bansko private transfer without delay. But sometimes there is a concern that […]