Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Morning,

A slightly better start as Yastrebets is open today. The Gondola is not but that is because of conditions at the top rather than due to wind - basically there is not enough snow to open any of the Markudjik runs and from the top of the gondola down to the Yastrebets / Fon Fon is very poor with rocks etc.

So:

Markudjik - all lifts are closed - this will be the case until more snow as there is just not enough to open it.
Mussala Path - closed - as above

Yastrebets - the 4 man chair is open today - with Popangelov & Yastrebets 3 open. The conditions on both these slopes are excellent, although the operators are worried that a predicted rise in temps will affect the conditions. These slopes are already busy, but predominantly with Sofian's / locals.

Rila - no change since yesterday except, higher temps meant they couldn't have the snow cannons on so snow conditions are detoriating.

Godola - they may open this later, but it will be for walkers only.

We need a lot more snow to see any major improvement, but compared to this time last year, it is certainly better!

Hi Guys,

We know how you feel...we were so excited about opening the restaurant and trying something different but it's not to be...yet!

We have just come up on the gondola and it's not great. Yastrebets is as before and very good conditions, but skiing down from the top is a no-go - a couple of boarders have tried it but we saw them walking as there is nothing to board on up until you get to the Yastrebets 4 man chair.

At the very top, it is in total contrast to 2 days ago. All the new snow has totally blown away (following yesterday's wind) - I know all the webcams show 'white' up here but they are too far away to see the 'real' picture - all that is left is the compacted base which is about 2cm and certainly not enough to ski!

Carnage - I'm really sorry but the local tv says no snow expected and rising temps...

We may just have our own 'lock-in' up here and just stay here till the snow arrives!!

Kas