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Borovets/Rila
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 03-02-05 18:36Borovets/Rila
One week in Borovets at the Rila (hotel) -- mixed group --experienced (skied Swiss/French/Austrian/US/Canadian) and not - all enjoyed it
Skiing and hotel just fine --
Ski - mix of runs with less black than some but some good long testing reds - and great blues/reds at top of Rila (mountain) --- in my opinion a lot of people ask for black runs but can't really ski them -- just get down them somehow.
Lifts - only queue probs on Weds/Thurs/Fri at about 9.45-11.30 when all the ski ...
Skiing and hotel just fine --
Ski - mix of runs with less black than some but some good long testing reds - and great blues/reds at top of Rila (mountain) --- in my opinion a lot of people ask for black runs but can't really ski them -- just get down them somehow.
Lifts - only queue probs on Weds/Thurs/Fri at about 9.45-11.30 when all the ski ...
One week in Borovets at the Rila (hotel) -- mixed group --experienced (skied Swiss/French/Austrian/US/Canadian) and not - all enjoyed it
Skiing and hotel just fine --
Ski - mix of runs with less black than some but some good long testing reds - and great blues/reds at top of Rila (mountain) --- in my opinion a lot of people ask for black runs but can't really ski them -- just get down them somehow.
Lifts - only queue probs on Weds/Thurs/Fri at about 9.45-11.30 when all the ski schools head for bottom of Mt Rila gondola - so get there at 9.15
Snow - was excellent - couple of cm extra at top most nights last week -- on top of a very thick base - slightly mushy on some lower slopes in afternoon, but little ice, or stoney patches -- well piste-bashed every night.
Sun - most days
Poor piste marking and maps -- if you're heading down mt Rila and want to avoid the black make sure you ask your way.
Ski instructors -- ours were v. good
Equipment -- fine
Biggest safety issue is ice on streets in town --they should have gritted it
Hotel -- good and good choice Bulgarian/European food (especially good for veggies,but plenty of meat dishes) however if you just want British breakfast and steak/chips then eat out or ski Scotland. Swim pool -- great.
Locals/Bulgarians -- v friendly, helpful if you are friendly/respectful.
Dogs in street -- yes but no prob
Beggars - ditto - not aggressive -- one helped a drunk tourist right back to hotel -- no advantage taken
Girly bars etc -- not as trashy as reported except for one pink fibreglass backside over main drag -- you won't miss it.
have a good time
Skiing and hotel just fine --
Ski - mix of runs with less black than some but some good long testing reds - and great blues/reds at top of Rila (mountain) --- in my opinion a lot of people ask for black runs but can't really ski them -- just get down them somehow.
Lifts - only queue probs on Weds/Thurs/Fri at about 9.45-11.30 when all the ski schools head for bottom of Mt Rila gondola - so get there at 9.15
Snow - was excellent - couple of cm extra at top most nights last week -- on top of a very thick base - slightly mushy on some lower slopes in afternoon, but little ice, or stoney patches -- well piste-bashed every night.
Sun - most days
Poor piste marking and maps -- if you're heading down mt Rila and want to avoid the black make sure you ask your way.
Ski instructors -- ours were v. good
Equipment -- fine
Biggest safety issue is ice on streets in town --they should have gritted it
Hotel -- good and good choice Bulgarian/European food (especially good for veggies,but plenty of meat dishes) however if you just want British breakfast and steak/chips then eat out or ski Scotland. Swim pool -- great.
Locals/Bulgarians -- v friendly, helpful if you are friendly/respectful.
Dogs in street -- yes but no prob
Beggars - ditto - not aggressive -- one helped a drunk tourist right back to hotel -- no advantage taken
Girly bars etc -- not as trashy as reported except for one pink fibreglass backside over main drag -- you won't miss it.
have a good time
