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Borovets Snow cannons

Steven Alexander Author:Steven Alexander posts : 14   (Beginner)Date : 01-04-11 19:14

Borovets Snow cannons

I know everyone is saying to ignore the forecast and just see what happens. But by the look of the Forecast Temperatures are warming up does this mean the cannons will not be on? and how quickly will the new snow to disappear?

Sorry to be a pain but will be my first Ski Holiday and dont really understand the ins and out of the cannons.

Cheers
rodders Author:rodders posts : 42   (Beginner)Date : 01-04-11 20:18

re: Borovets Snow cannons

Many factors decide whether the cannons run or not, not just temperature.

Looking @ the forecast, the next 4-5 days should be safe but after that it looks like its warming up. But it is still a little way off to be accurate.

I would have thought all areas with cannon coverage will be safe but may become icy/icier. Those currently open without coverage may struggle to stay open longer than a week. Though just my opinion.

I think that Borovets have made many improvements this year so ...
Many factors decide whether the cannons run or not, not just temperature.

Looking @ the forecast, the next 4-5 days should be safe but after that it looks like its warming up. But it is still a little way off to be accurate.

I would have thought all areas with cannon coverage will be safe but may become icy/icier. Those currently open without coverage may struggle to stay open longer than a week. Though just my opinion.

I think that Borovets have made many improvements this year so would hate to bash them too much, However this year must teach them somethings.
The Majority or a large proportion of people going to Borovets are beginners. As a minimum to meet demand they need all their beginners slopes open. Therefore the priorities are snow cannons for Sitnyakavo blue and the creation of a green/blue drag @ the top of yastrebets chair. However Father Christmas has been recently so we will have to wait a bit.

This is the second poor start to the year in a row. By the look of some holiday prices in the next month or two, it seems it wont be that busy. Borosport need to be pro-active now before people look elsewhere for greener grass or should I say more white Wink

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rodders Author:rodders posts : 42   (Beginner)Date : 01-04-11 20:26

re: Borovets Snow cannons

Oh, forgot to say, and it is very cheap to implement and also effective. They need queuing signs and to implement it properly. Surely people must realise there is an issue, when you get off the lift before the queue ends. (Rila slope)

There should be a snake like queue next to the lift to prevent reducing the length of the slope.
Steven Alexander Author:Steven Alexander posts : 14   (Beginner)Date : 01-04-11 20:31

re: Borovets Snow cannons

Thank u, lot of help I am going 22nd with my girlfriend, so not sounding great. But hey ho cheap beers and a week off work. What does anybody think of the likelihood of more snow by the 22nd?
rodders Author:rodders posts : 42   (Beginner)Date : 01-04-11 21:30

re: Borovets Snow cannons

Steven, If there is not a big snow event before the 22nd to open all the slopes I will eat my hat Wink
jim Author:Jim posts : 737   (Expert)Date : 01-04-11 21:37

re: Borovets Snow cannons

steve im out on the 16 jan allways snows for me ill try and leave some behind when i leave.
RobDavies Author:RobDavies posts : 148   (Intermediate)Date : 01-05-11 23:37

re: Borovets Snow cannons

Hi Jim,

I think your out on possibly a same flight I'm on? Sure weve spoke before?

I hope its true what you say about it always snowing for you.....cos it sure isnt looking good at the moment!!

Rob
ian w Author:ian w posts : 2024   (Master)Date : 01-05-11 23:41

re: Borovets Snow cannons

Year Rob- jims out the same time as us- and my knees still sore! (so worry not!) Very Happy
RobDavies Author:RobDavies posts : 148   (Intermediate)Date : 01-05-11 23:44

re: Borovets Snow cannons

Hahahaha......

Ian, im not gonna lie....im absolutely f@#ing bricking it!!

Had an absolute killer of a week/month/start to the new year...and this would be the icing on the foul tasting cake if i had no snow!!

Telling you, whoever said Uni was easy should have been shot at birth!!

Rob
ian w Author:ian w posts : 2024   (Master)Date : 01-05-11 23:47

re: Borovets Snow cannons

Poor soul! LOL
Im sure it will be ok- just make the most of it- expect the worst then anything else is good news!
Have you bought a helmet (could be a few rocks! LOL) Very Happy