New Salomon S/Race MT Advanced Skis Arrive For Rental

Nov 12, 2019 No Comments by

Getting ski hire right is part of proper due diligence when planning your ski holiday. Bansko Blog was started in 2008 because I realised it was easy  for people new to Bansko to end up with useless skis. That is what happened to us. 7 year old skis, not properly waxed, noe edges — truly […]

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It’s Snowing: First DUMP for Season 2017/18 has Begun

Nov 27, 2017 No Comments by

The live cams show the snow action. Its getting colder and now snowing in town. I expect to see 15cm on upper slopes by Friday — maybe more in parts. The snow will continue to fall all day and all night. And then continue for tomorrow too. The atmospheric pressure is just 1009 and this […]

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Advanced Skis And Snowboards: Now in Stock For Rental

Dec 20, 2016 No Comments by

All ski and snowboard hire, ski school and private lessons you book on banskoblog.com is with my long term partners skimania. And one of the things we have always had are new top big name brands to hire. But when it comes to the Advanced range, you are looking for something more bespoke. Something more […]

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Planning Your First Ski Trip To Bansko: Taking Control

Nov 05, 2016 No Comments by

Planning your first ski or snowboarding trip can be daunting. I put together a comprehensive article listing all the winter and spring time school holidays in the UK, Ireland, Romania, Serbia, Greece, Turkey and Russia. Click here to help you plan when to visit Bansko. In this article (you can read part 1 by clicking here) I’ve updated […]

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Lift Passes Prices 2016

Nov 25, 2015 No Comments by

Bansko lift pass prices 2015/16 are here. The 2015/16 prices are the same as last season. Click here to save €€€’s on your 6, 9 and 13 day lift passes as well as from 1+ days your discounted ski, snowboard hire, lessons and transfers. You save €€€’s on your 6 day lift pass Click on colourful writing above […]

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How To Choose Ski Hire; Part 1

Nov 12, 2015 No Comments by

Whether it’s your first time, or you’re a regular skier or snowboarder you probably need ski or snowboard hire. Its not as sexy as ski fashion. But bad skis and you’ll be off to a bad start, or worse. This series of articles examines the differences in skis and highlights some of the pitfalls out there; ready to […]

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Lift Pass, Ski Hire, Lesson and Transfer Booking

Jan 14, 2015 No Comments

Bansko ski and snowboard hire, ski school, lift passes and transfers for 2016/17 are booking now. Wait a good few seconds for this page to download, then click on colourful writing “widget” above. UPDATE: Booking here online is the best way to get the latest pricing adjusted for foreign exchange rates. Then, should you decide to proceed, […]

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