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Bansko conditions..

Steve C Author:Steve C posts : 2898   (Master)Date : 12-18-10 11:58

Bansko conditions..

Hi all..
Even after the new snow a couple of days ago conditions are not great and thats reflected in what is open...
The nursury area at Bunderitsa Polyana, red 8, blue 6 into blue 4 down to Shilligarnika, blue 1 back to gondola, and possibly bottom of 9 (tomba)...
Friends skied the ski road yesterday, complete but stoney under the snow...
Cannons running all over the mountain as temperatures are low -2 in town.. suns starting to show through so will warm up slightly, but should not ...
Hi all..
Even after the new snow a couple of days ago conditions are not great and thats reflected in what is open...
The nursury area at Bunderitsa Polyana, red 8, blue 6 into blue 4 down to Shilligarnika, blue 1 back to gondola, and possibly bottom of 9 (tomba)...
Friends skied the ski road yesterday, complete but stoney under the snow...
Cannons running all over the mountain as temperatures are low -2 in town.. suns starting to show through so will warm up slightly, but should not effect to much. Snow forecast again for Monday, though looking up the mountain at the clouds it could happen sooner...

Its still a 100 times better than it was a week ago, so perhaps we should not complain Wink

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Hanif Rehman Author:Hanif Rehman posts : 2   (Beginner)Date : 12-18-10 12:44

re: Bansko conditions..

Good morning Steve,

Thanks for the update, I'm checking on the live web cams over here
http://www.banskoski.com/?page=bansko-live&sub=panocams&language=en

and the conditions look good. Apologies that I dont know the area v well and may come across as naive but to me thats suitable conditions for boarding Smile

Look forward to hear your thoughts. Cant wait to come and hope conditions get better.

Thought cant believe Gatwick and Heathrow today have cancelled many flights, due to ...
Good morning Steve,

Thanks for the update, I'm checking on the live web cams over here
http://www.banskoski.com/?page=bansko-live&sub=panocams&language=en

and the conditions look good. Apologies that I dont know the area v well and may come across as naive but to me thats suitable conditions for boarding Smile

Look forward to hear your thoughts. Cant wait to come and hope conditions get better.

Thought cant believe Gatwick and Heathrow today have cancelled many flights, due to heavy snow in the UK Confused

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Steve C Author:Steve C posts : 2898   (Master)Date : 12-18-10 17:10

re: Bansko conditions..

Snowing again in the town now, quite light but a step in the right direction Wink
james hare Author:james hare posts : 9   (Beginner)Date : 12-21-10 13:35

re: Bansko conditions..

is there any update on the snow, coming for first board trip mid jan our lass worried there be no snow Smile
nightmuffy Author:nightmuffy posts : 1359   (Master)Date : 12-21-10 14:05

re: Bansko conditions..

I would not worry to much for mid jan, if you were coming for Xmas then maybe Very Happy
james hare Author:james hare posts : 9   (Beginner)Date : 12-21-10 21:50

re: Bansko conditions..

got it completely wrong it borovets were off to wot a nob Smile
Steve C Author:Steve C posts : 2898   (Master)Date : 12-22-10 09:35

re: Bansko conditions..

Looking better for the weekend, colder temps...
A real thaw here in town, though still feels cold. We have had fog for the last two days and its that i think that makes it feel a little miserable (reminds me of skiing in Scotland)