The Bansko ski season opens on 16th December 2017. As usual, I will be there to enjoy the feeling of anticipation. Alberto Tomba is the famous ski legend behind the famous Tomba black piste and World Cup course and the Tomba is probably my favourite piste in Bansko. If you’re either a regular or a […]

It’s snowing. This evening; with the snow falling on Todorka, it’s a pleasure. It always feels like a long wait for the first proper snow to arrive here. But the Bansko ski season and the opening ceremony on Saturday 14th December is just around the corner.   UPDATE The gondola lift will be open from […]

Rain and above freezing temperatures come to Bansko. Temperatures will drop this week but ski and board visitors may be a little disappointed to see some of the best runs, nine and four closed until end of February. I maintain that the month of March from around the 5th or so, is a great time […]

Bansko ski conditions saw some icy conditions today. Still only four lifts open. See video of the icy top half of the Tomba run and my Christmas Greetings to all readers. Some queues were around 20 minutes as the picture above shows. Many visitors come to Bansko for the atmosphere, food and some fresh air. […]