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Bansko looking good
Author:Niki
posts : 213 (Intermediate)Date : 01-28-09 19:03re: Bansko looking good
According to Bulgarian National Radio the missing man is 28-years-old from Sofia, but his name was not reported. There is supposition for two more people caught up by the avalanche. (source: netinfo)
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Terrible news!They obviously didn't realise that the recent heavy snow and mountain conditions would pose a serious avalanche risk today.
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I believe the boy is a snowboarder from Sofia, you would think they had good local knowledge, bit of a wake up call to all of us who venture off the pistes.re: Bansko looking good
the boarder actualy used to be an instructor in bansko, it just shows even with local knowledge, you make the decision and its not always right ! this is a wakeup call, i was in this area last new year after a big dump, i may have gone today if i hadnt been working ! its not every day work could save your life.........re: Bansko looking good
Lewis it wasn't Joe who worked for Ulen last year was it? Glad your safe and sound.re: Bansko looking good
thanks me too ! i cant remember the guys name, and iv just heard it on the news too ! i think he worked here two years agore: Bansko looking good
Christ this is sad news any more info guys?
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Very, very sad and I think it tugs at the heartstrings more when it happens somewhere you know. You often hear of them on the news but in other resorts and think "ah that'll never happen to me" - well if it can happen to an expert local snowboarder
On a positive note, a snowboarder was buried overnight in Bansko in 2006 and he survived OK so let's hope this story has a happy ending.
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That is terrible news about the missing skier in the avalanche..... We have booked to stay in Bansko a week on Sunday... just booked tonight... spur of the moment thing... me, my husband and 2 kids (15 and 13) have never been skiing before, but decided to give it a go! Sounds like there will be plenty of snow when we go then! Any ideas about prices while you are there would be a great help.... thanks guys... 
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Hi LouiseI can give you loads of info about Bansko - you will love it there - well I hope you do - but am knackered tonight and off to bed so will drop you an email in the morning.
Kim
