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Bansko opening..

Steve C Author:Steve C posts : 2898   (Master)Date : 11-16-09 20:32

Bansko opening..

As my last post was deleted i will reiterate... and update...
The official start to the winter season will be the 12th December, work starting in preparation on the 1st of December...
This has come from the mayor at a meeting of the tourist council.
Now, if there is anyone at Ulen/Balkan/First Investment who knows differant could you please tell us Mad
Why is it always such a bloody secret like the coming seasons lift pass prices, any expansion, new lifts etc !!!!
I have worked in ski ...
As my last post was deleted i will reiterate... and update...
The official start to the winter season will be the 12th December, work starting in preparation on the 1st of December...
This has come from the mayor at a meeting of the tourist council.
Now, if there is anyone at Ulen/Balkan/First Investment who knows differant could you please tell us Mad
Why is it always such a bloody secret like the coming seasons lift pass prices, any expansion, new lifts etc !!!!
I have worked in ski resorts in other parts of Europe for many years, there they advertised the facts, their plans etc well in advance (years re. lifts and pistes) and in this reinforced confidence in the resort... something that is sadly lacking in Bansko Crying

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Snowy Norman Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-16-09 23:01

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Balkan's season starts on the 19th December! Just check their website and don't get stressed!
sam Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-16-09 23:04

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possibly down to their past Steve, use to keeping secrets and it takes a long time to change cultures.
gg89 Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-16-09 23:34

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hi - what are the lift prices in Bansko over new yr? anyone know? 6 day & 3 day price? thanks
Dave Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-17-09 10:49

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Why worry? its always round about 15th/17th anyhow.
Why stress over a week here or there? Its a long season.
Steve C Author:Steve C posts : 2898   (Master)Date : 11-17-09 11:04

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Dave, accept what your saying, but when your being asked constantly for info, and you try your hardest to supply said info, its sometimes annoying that something, that at the end of the day, is to the benefit of all, seems to be treated as a state secret...
Dave_S Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-17-09 14:50

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also something that you'd think would be pretty simple to state!