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Borovets first timer from the UK
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 01-26-07 13:24re: Borovets first timer from the UK
Thats cracking , just the sort of info I need , only ever done this snow stuff once before and that was @ Tremblant Canada so a little warey of it all still.What I do know though is I want to be comfortable, what sort of money are we looking at for say a weeks boot and ski hire and is it the fact you keep the kit all week or take it back everyday ??
Then of course theres secruity should I invest in a ski lock etc ?
ChrisBee
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ahh the Edelweiss. I've stayed in there and its a nice place. Food is better than any other borovets hotel I've stayed in. Treat yourself to a taxi to the slopes and back every day though cos the walk isn't that much fun in all your gear (although it isn't too bac if you're taking a slow amble to the bars or a restaurant). there are some nice quiet restaraunts nearby too.
taxis are (or at least were) 10 levs no matter what trip you take.
I'm in the Mura this year (near the gondola) ...
taxis are (or at least were) 10 levs no matter what trip you take.
I'm in the Mura this year (near the gondola) ...
ahh the Edelweiss. I've stayed in there and its a nice place. Food is better than any other borovets hotel I've stayed in. Treat yourself to a taxi to the slopes and back every day though cos the walk isn't that much fun in all your gear (although it isn't too bac if you're taking a slow amble to the bars or a restaurant). there are some nice quiet restaraunts nearby too.
taxis are (or at least were) 10 levs no matter what trip you take.
I'm in the Mura this year (near the gondola), and my name is also Chris. Hope to see you around!
taxis are (or at least were) 10 levs no matter what trip you take.
I'm in the Mura this year (near the gondola), and my name is also Chris. Hope to see you around!
re: Borovets first timer from the UK
Cheers Mate have a
Yep the reports we got where that it was a little further out but worth the walk.
You never know we might see you about, just look for two idiots who dont know what they are doing ......that will be us
Catcha later
ChrisBee
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regarding Cash Money...
I can't honestly remember how much I always take. Assuming you've already got your ski pass, £300 spends will allow you to live like a king for the week and still take some money home. With the cash machines out there its better to take enough and bring it back if you don't need it.
Regarding Skis, you'll probably leave them at the shop every night (Edelweiss don't like you bringing them back If I recall correctly).
I've never bothered about a Ski Lock ...
I can't honestly remember how much I always take. Assuming you've already got your ski pass, £300 spends will allow you to live like a king for the week and still take some money home. With the cash machines out there its better to take enough and bring it back if you don't need it.
Regarding Skis, you'll probably leave them at the shop every night (Edelweiss don't like you bringing them back If I recall correctly).
I've never bothered about a Ski Lock ...
regarding Cash Money...
I can't honestly remember how much I always take. Assuming you've already got your ski pass, £300 spends will allow you to live like a king for the week and still take some money home. With the cash machines out there its better to take enough and bring it back if you don't need it.
Regarding Skis, you'll probably leave them at the shop every night (Edelweiss don't like you bringing them back If I recall correctly).
I've never bothered about a Ski Lock before and I don't intend to this year, everywhere is pretty safe but then you should always keep your eye on your gear if you leave it outside a shop etc. for a long while.
I can't honestly remember how much I always take. Assuming you've already got your ski pass, £300 spends will allow you to live like a king for the week and still take some money home. With the cash machines out there its better to take enough and bring it back if you don't need it.
Regarding Skis, you'll probably leave them at the shop every night (Edelweiss don't like you bringing them back If I recall correctly).
I've never bothered about a Ski Lock before and I don't intend to this year, everywhere is pretty safe but then you should always keep your eye on your gear if you leave it outside a shop etc. for a long while.
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Gotcha , did wonder if we would be taking them back or not.Shame really as when I was in Trembant I would put my boots on the radiator first thing and they would be at full roast mode my the time I got back from brekkies.
Mind you Tremblant was -30C most of the time
I see a post regarding money has appeared but where abouts do you change Stirling into Levs is the banks or hotels ??
Sorry with all the questions
ChrisBee
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This is the best trail map I have found, well the only one with the trail names on it anyway. Hope it helps.
http://www.borovets-bg.com/images/the_mountain/uploaded_images/pic_54_en.jpg
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You can do it at the edelweiss reception.You may get a marginally better rate at the bank but I guess its about convenience for you at the time. Be wary of un-official looking booths (although I can't say I've ever had a problem).
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Cheers for that Ginger, that was the one I found too, not that I've managed to print it out very well so far??Top tip from yeahdisk re laminating it to A5
ChrisBee
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Thats great Yeahdisk I'll do it there then.Can you remeber if theres coffee facilities at edelweiss in the rooms , do like a cuppa before I move in the morning.
ChrisBee
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Well it dosnt look Like Ingams want to play ball
with me adding a couple of ski lift passes 
Had a look round this site and cant seem to find where you can actually book a lift pass ??
ChrisBee
