hi russ
been there last 2 x-mas & new year, happy end closed for private parties both years, most of the places are usually booked out by the bulgarians.. most of the mehanas do a all inclusive night so book as soon as you land.. the fire works on new years are brill..
hi..
christmas is early for any resort, last year was fine and we were able to ski every day on most runs, in fairness the year before was crap and the lower runs suffered badly but was ok up top and still managed to ski every day, as bansko is not really a high altitude resort you just have to take the chance... you could go to the canaries and it could rain...