World & European Cup FIS Alpine Skiing Comes Bansko In 2012: Heaven Or Hell?

Jul 25, 2011 7 Comments by

World Cup FIS skiing in Bansko 2012. Sounds great, and last season the World Cup Men’s event I reported on and enjoyed hugely. But how many people ski visitors realise that for three weekends there are three major ski events all in a row. All in the February holiday season. The Ski Event Timetable First […]

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Ski Conditions

Jan 04, 2010 No Comments by

Ski condition video report today, again from Ivanka. She was happy to be recognised from her last ski report by some Russian skiers also having a drink in The Happy End. Thanks for saying hello guys. Bansko Ski Conditions Ivanka and I hit horrendous ice, after taking piste number six on the second chair up. […]

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Ski Season Opening: Celebrity Party Time

Dec 11, 2009 1 Comment by

The ski season in Bansko started on 8th December when 12,000 people were estimated to be staying in the town to celebrate “The students’ day”. The mayor, Alexander Kravarov, said the students who filled the resort came not only from all over Bulgaria, but from Greece — with at least 200 visitors from there too. […]

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Alberto Tomba and Balkaniada Shut Due To World Cup

Feb 08, 2009 No Comments by

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 […]

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Bansko Christmas Eve Ski Conditions Video

Dec 24, 2008 No Comments by

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. […]

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