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Any1 just come back from Pamp or there now?

nofearnix Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-08 20:19

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As above, it's not looking good at all. The instructors are saying the season is over as the resort won;t recover from last weeks thaw. We were there last week- it sounded like it was raning day and night as the snow was melting everywhere and dripping off the roof. I gotta be honest and say I don't envy anyone going out there now or in the following weeks, snow cannons aren;t on as no water and not cold enough and the piste bashers have scavenged all teh snow they can btu there just ain't ...
As above, it's not looking good at all. The instructors are saying the season is over as the resort won;t recover from last weeks thaw. We were there last week- it sounded like it was raning day and night as the snow was melting everywhere and dripping off the roof. I gotta be honest and say I don't envy anyone going out there now or in the following weeks, snow cannons aren;t on as no water and not cold enough and the piste bashers have scavenged all teh snow they can btu there just ain't any left to play with. You'll be skiing mid-station up only as the lower runs-especially the green is a no go.
We've had 2 dissapointing yrs, and , i'm afriad we're looking to go elsewhere next yr. The people are lovely and the place is great, but , when you go skiing, you need snow!

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nigel Author:Nigel watson posts : 60   (Intermediate)Date : 03-03-08 20:30

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As i was saying on the other thread .I went out mid April last year and they just had a dump of snow 2 foot deep in Pamps.Also don't forget we had snow [a good foot] here at the beginning of november .I know it didnt last long but it came again in early Dec and stayed.Apparently the oldtimer bulgarians are saying next year is going to be a long cold winter with snow up to your eyeballs [something to do with some berries on the bushes] Booze
fitatforty Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-08 22:17

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25 of us went out on the 23rd feb all getting a good tan cos it was that hot, the week before we went it was -20 deg the week we were there it was 16-18 deg and melting fast. the slopes in the afternoon were just slush with bits of the road showing through,better early morning, but we made the most of it and had a good time i hope it snows for you all whose going out soon but dont hold your breath Neutral
LizziSnow Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-08 22:22

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It can't be any worse than last year - and even then we managed to ski up at the top all week
aoife Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-08 22:28

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were off on sat. keeping everything crossed!!!!!!!!!!!
malo Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-08 22:28

re: Any1 just come back from Pamp or there now?

Have been to pamporovo for 20 years. Was there 3 weeks ago and the sking was brillant. Going this Sat again and from talking to my friends in Bulgaria things are not looking good. Went twice last year and it was the worst conditions for 15 years. Our group are now becoming very dejected with 1. The conditions 2. The lack of foresight of the ski company to invest on the slopes as everywhere you look there are more and more hotels/ appartments springing up. 3. The cost of everything has just ...
Have been to pamporovo for 20 years. Was there 3 weeks ago and the sking was brillant. Going this Sat again and from talking to my friends in Bulgaria things are not looking good. Went twice last year and it was the worst conditions for 15 years. Our group are now becoming very dejected with 1. The conditions 2. The lack of foresight of the ski company to invest on the slopes as everywhere you look there are more and more hotels/ appartments springing up. 3. The cost of everything has just trebled in this past 3 years with no more major improvements made to equate this. Yes the Bulgarian people are fantastic and the Ski school is very well run but they are now pricing themselves out of the market.
Reason i'm going back on Sat- Well i'm taking 80 children from school who deserve a better response from ski company with regard to investment to protect the slopes.
Hope snow falls in buckets but alas it dont look that way.

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Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-08 22:29

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Fingers X'd for you that the snow report is - for once accurate.

Pete Cool
saz Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-08 22:58

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We're also going out on Saturday....everything is crossed for some snow!!!!!! Very Happy
kitty Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-08 23:35

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I have asked anyone religious to do some praying. Those not fitting into this category have been asked to throw about positive thoughts and well wishing.

I'm bracing myself for a walking holiday though willing (desperate?!) to be wrong Smile

Mantra : "can't be worse than last year"

k. x.
Andie Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-08 23:42

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I am in Pamps at the moment and it is not looking a hapy place for skiers. But, and please don't quote me, the locals are saying that there could be snow this weekend. But, then again ......

I will go out every morning and do a snow dance if it helps so good luck and fingers crossed to everyone, especially the crazy gang in Borovets next week. Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

Andie