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Avalanche danger Bansko
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 03-15-06 13:57Avalanche danger Bansko
Has anyone been to Bansko recently and witnessed an avalanche or been caught in one? According to this site there is currently a high avalanche danger on the slopes.Aren't the lifts closed while this is the danger? What actually causes an avalanche?
re: Avalanche danger Bansko
There has been a risk of avalanche on and off over the past few weeks due to the massive falls of snow.
A couple of weeks ago the slopes were closed on a Weds and a Friday due to high winds affecting the gondola and also the risk of avalanche.
When I was there this time last year there was a great risk of avalanche in some areas so the lifts were closed and, for example, the kindergarten was moved to higher up the mountain.
As to cause - different things - mainly the heavy snowfall ...
A couple of weeks ago the slopes were closed on a Weds and a Friday due to high winds affecting the gondola and also the risk of avalanche.
When I was there this time last year there was a great risk of avalanche in some areas so the lifts were closed and, for example, the kindergarten was moved to higher up the mountain.
As to cause - different things - mainly the heavy snowfall ...
There has been a risk of avalanche on and off over the past few weeks due to the massive falls of snow.
A couple of weeks ago the slopes were closed on a Weds and a Friday due to high winds affecting the gondola and also the risk of avalanche.
When I was there this time last year there was a great risk of avalanche in some areas so the lifts were closed and, for example, the kindergarten was moved to higher up the mountain.
As to cause - different things - mainly the heavy snowfall and of course, sometimes, silly skiers setting them off by skiing off piste where and when they should not be!
Don't worry - I am sure you will be OK. Have a lovely holiday.
Kim
A couple of weeks ago the slopes were closed on a Weds and a Friday due to high winds affecting the gondola and also the risk of avalanche.
When I was there this time last year there was a great risk of avalanche in some areas so the lifts were closed and, for example, the kindergarten was moved to higher up the mountain.
As to cause - different things - mainly the heavy snowfall and of course, sometimes, silly skiers setting them off by skiing off piste where and when they should not be!
Don't worry - I am sure you will be OK. Have a lovely holiday.
Kim
re: Avalanche danger Bansko
If you want further information about avalanches check this site....
http://nsidc.org/snow/avalanche
re: Avalanche danger Bansko
My understanding is that the only risk is off piste?re: Avalanche danger Bansko
ALWAYS respect the mountain.NEVER ski anywhere without expert tuition.
NEVER ski alone.
ALWAYS listen to what your instructor tells you.
Follow these simple instructions, and you will be very safe.
PP
