Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Lawry,
I would expect major problems for at least a few days, there will be piste closures, certainly the tomba and some of the reds above it, this year I was in Bansko during the mens slalom, it only used the tomba, which was closed all week for preparation of the piste, and this was only a europa cup event. I would imagine there will be far more closures of piste next year and much more disruption, however if you want to see it it will probably be a fantastic spectacle.
It may also be a good advert for the resort in the long term and may add pressure to the authorities to allow expansion.
I think you are right to be concerned, sadly communication with ulen has never been easy so its difficult to know how many pistes will be closed.
Personally I would steer clear, in fact I have allready booked for late Jan, when hopefully as this year it will be relatively quiet with good conditions again.

There is no mens downhill, it is ladies super G and downhill. The runs effected are red 3, red 4, and tomba. Due to the nature of the event the course will require watering and building up which could involve at least 10 days prior to the event. The erection of stands and hospitality at Bunderista Polyana could also effect nursery areas but only for a couple of days. The expected crowds for the two days of racing will effect the need to go up the mountain, and if like last year they close the mountain road, will add to the queuing...
It will be a spectacle as it was last season, a real draw for Bansko, something that advertising alone could never provide. The fact that the FIS see Bansko as a venue to host world class events, not just once but again, is a shot in the arm, for an emerging resort. Just wait, mens slalom the season after, then we will get the madness that follows the FIS.... cannot wait