Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Vitosha

Adam Cockley Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-29-10 00:05

Vitosha

Planning a trip to Sofia for a group of friends. We would like to visit Vitosha mountain for a day snowboarding. We will need to hire equipment for this, please can anyone tell me if we can hire at the piste and if it is sensible to pre book in advance with some company? Many thanks.
Philip /UR_CA/ Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-29-10 11:26

re: Vitosha

Hi Adam,
No problem with that - ski/board rental shop at the Aleko hut area are available. I am not aware af any discounts possible for pre-booking.
sbinstvitosha Author:snowboardinstructor posts : 6   (Beginner)Date : 01-29-10 13:31

re: Vitosha

when are you coming adam? i was up there this week and only one run is open so far Sad
Adam Cockley Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-29-10 21:01

re: Vitosha

We'll be visiting 21st March so hopefully more runs may be open then! I'll check out Aleko hut. Thank you both for your replies. Adam
sbinstvitosha Author:snowboardinstructor posts : 6   (Beginner)Date : 01-29-10 22:59

re: Vitosha

ok great, that's been the best week at vitosha for the last three years !
Adam Cockley Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-07-10 00:41

re: Vitosha

Hi again, can anyone recommend a good ski school at Vitosha that we can book lessons with please? Thanks, Adam
Charlie Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-07-10 12:15

re: Vitosha

i dont know of any ski school adam but what i will say is if your not a competent skier i wouldnt go to vitosha it is north facing and has steep runs wich are genreally icey!
lewis Author:snowboardinstructor posts : 6   (Beginner)Date : 02-08-10 17:17

re: Vitosha

do you want ski or board lessons? there's a english boarding instructor based in sofia, if you email me i'l put you in touch
Mat Author:Mat posts : 1182   (Master)Date : 02-08-10 17:45

re: Vitosha

Borovets is not much further and has better runs/facilities/instructors/rental companies