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2011 - Consider The Options

Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-01-10 13:46

2011 - Consider The Options

For the past 3 years now, certainly Pamporovo has seen a marked change in when the real skiing season begins.
Snow in December and January has seen some pretty poor conditions and tourists have returned naturally disappointed with the lack of decent snow.

Now as we move into February, the snow has improved a great deal and conditions are substantially improved.

So as you consider your plans for 2011, take this into consideration, and I would strongly advise that if you are considering ...
For the past 3 years now, certainly Pamporovo has seen a marked change in when the real skiing season begins.
Snow in December and January has seen some pretty poor conditions and tourists have returned naturally disappointed with the lack of decent snow.

Now as we move into February, the snow has improved a great deal and conditions are substantially improved.

So as you consider your plans for 2011, take this into consideration, and I would strongly advise that if you are considering Pamporovo for next year that you book from Feb 1st onwards and hopefully you will see the same conditions then that we are experiencing now.

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jocrad Author:jocrad posts : 384   (Expert)Date : 02-01-10 14:02

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Fair comment PP - for various reasons, we weren't able to book too far in advance this year.

As Borovets has only just started to get conditions anything like "normal" we decided to go elsewhere this year, broaden our horizons a little. Plus, we are going with friends, and didn't want them to have a poor first experience of BG.

However, I'd go back to Boro without hesitation, but have to say I don't think I'd consider booking too far in advance or for too early in the season. ...
Fair comment PP - for various reasons, we weren't able to book too far in advance this year.

As Borovets has only just started to get conditions anything like "normal" we decided to go elsewhere this year, broaden our horizons a little. Plus, we are going with friends, and didn't want them to have a poor first experience of BG.

However, I'd go back to Boro without hesitation, but have to say I don't think I'd consider booking too far in advance or for too early in the season.

Let's hope things are good for the remainder of the season now and everyone who's going, whether it be their first time or 20th time have a good one.

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Charliemoonhead Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-01-10 14:37

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Hello Pete,

I totally agree with you, but despite all the available research on the internet, people still choose to go to Bulgaria at Christmas and are left very disappointed with snow & queues. How many times have we warned people on here about both, and yet they still go....& comeback & complain!!!!

No sympathy from me on this one!!!!

Enter Jessica...Stage right!!!
Chris2112 Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-01-10 14:42

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Yes I agree.
5th time to Borovets, always skied 2nd Jan. This time although managed to ski everyday, very dissapointing.
This is the only time I have ever claimed on insurance for piste closure and got £250 back.
Have put this aside for next year, but will not as usual book a year in advance trying to obtain early bird discount. A last minute deal for Feb 2011 will be my aim. Borovets still has the attraction for me at these prices Confused
Daniel Snell Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-01-10 16:05

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Ok I am willing to bet now you have said that,next year will see record early snow. Very Happy
Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-01-10 16:11

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It's called sods law Daniel Confused

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stephen Author:sski posts : 0   (Beginner)Date : 02-01-10 19:30

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lots of people are tied into school holidays and can either go christmas or early april!!!!
Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-01-10 19:38

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That's as maybe Stephen - but it doesn't alter the facts!

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Nicky Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-02-10 13:19

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There is always Feb half term. I have managed to wangle a couple of extra days off, so going Tuesday to Tuesday saved us £700!
Tonycott Author:TonyCott posts : 113   (Intermediate)Date : 02-02-10 17:18

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Sorry how do you know what Feb is like this year its only the 2nd day! or March for that fact. I have been to Pamps at the start of March and the snow was not good, so are you saying that the only time Pamps will be good for snow is the 4 weeks in Feb.