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Going to Bansko on Saturday
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 03-22-05 20:43Going to Bansko on Saturday
hiwere off on our first family ski trip on saturday, bansko the destination.
we can all ski, but never been as a family before. ive got loads of the usual questions, how is the flight? how is the weather? how is ski school? etc etc, any info you can give to help it all go smoothly would be much appreciate.d
id also love some pics as well if anyone has any!
we are with balkan holidays and the hotel bansko btw.
thanks
re: Going to Bansko on Saturday
Where are you flying from and what are the ages of your childrenre: Going to Bansko on Saturday
hiwere going from east midlands to plovdiv, theres my dad who im kinda writing this on behalf, then there is me 16, my 14 year old sister, and my 8 year old sister,
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We're flying from Manchester staying at the Strazhite, with Daughters 17 and 15daughters friend 15 and two sons 13 and 11
We might bump into you on the slopes (literally) only our 2nd time ski-ing and still a bit green. Do you reckon there will still be plenty of snow for soft landings.
re: Going to Bansko on Saturday
hiwere going from east midlands to plovdiv, theres my dad who im kinda writing this on behalf, then there is me 16, my 14 year old sister, and my 8 year old sister,
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sorry for the dual post.not sure about the snow lol, first time weve been so were not really experts.
are you doing ski school?
the youngest is doing the learn to ski package while the rest of us are going intermediate, although personally i would prefer to just go out there and ski freely, i dont like the idea of being constrained under the teacher. but at least we are all intermediates so we will ski at a decent level.
re: Going to Bansko on Saturday
Hi Tom,
Not been to Bansko myself, but have recently got back from a Balkan Holidays ski package with a mate and we thought they were great. The flight is run by their own charter co. usually BH Air. The aircraft we flew on from Gatwick was pretty basic, but comfy enough. No mod cons such as Video screens tho so you might want make sure that he kids have plenty to keep them entertained. You may have more up to date aircraft tho. Some people berate Balkan Hols, but I have travelled with ...
Not been to Bansko myself, but have recently got back from a Balkan Holidays ski package with a mate and we thought they were great. The flight is run by their own charter co. usually BH Air. The aircraft we flew on from Gatwick was pretty basic, but comfy enough. No mod cons such as Video screens tho so you might want make sure that he kids have plenty to keep them entertained. You may have more up to date aircraft tho. Some people berate Balkan Hols, but I have travelled with ...
Hi Tom,
Not been to Bansko myself, but have recently got back from a Balkan Holidays ski package with a mate and we thought they were great. The flight is run by their own charter co. usually BH Air. The aircraft we flew on from Gatwick was pretty basic, but comfy enough. No mod cons such as Video screens tho so you might want make sure that he kids have plenty to keep them entertained. You may have more up to date aircraft tho. Some people berate Balkan Hols, but I have travelled with First Choice and JMC in the past and thought they were pants! Balkan are also the cheapest - Thomson and Inghams all charge a lot more for the same hotels and ski packs. There's no difference in what you actually get, except a free glass of wine with your meal with Thomson
Snow and skiing were fantastic in Pamorovo where we were but the weather may have changed a bit since. But the ski schools in all the Bulgarian resorts are, from what I hear, 1st class and I was certainly impressed with mine, so much so we are planning a return trip to Pamps next year.
I can't comment on Bansko except an ex- work colleague that I bumped into on the return flight, who is a regular skier, really, really loved it - all the new lifts work well and the runs are gr8.
Hope this helps.
Mike G
Not been to Bansko myself, but have recently got back from a Balkan Holidays ski package with a mate and we thought they were great. The flight is run by their own charter co. usually BH Air. The aircraft we flew on from Gatwick was pretty basic, but comfy enough. No mod cons such as Video screens tho so you might want make sure that he kids have plenty to keep them entertained. You may have more up to date aircraft tho. Some people berate Balkan Hols, but I have travelled with First Choice and JMC in the past and thought they were pants! Balkan are also the cheapest - Thomson and Inghams all charge a lot more for the same hotels and ski packs. There's no difference in what you actually get, except a free glass of wine with your meal with Thomson
Snow and skiing were fantastic in Pamorovo where we were but the weather may have changed a bit since. But the ski schools in all the Bulgarian resorts are, from what I hear, 1st class and I was certainly impressed with mine, so much so we are planning a return trip to Pamps next year.
I can't comment on Bansko except an ex- work colleague that I bumped into on the return flight, who is a regular skier, really, really loved it - all the new lifts work well and the runs are gr8.
Hope this helps.
Mike G
re: Going to Bansko on Saturday
I left Bansko on 19th March and there was still loads of snow. Every piste had great coverage (the piste markers were only just visible over the top of the snow), and the sun was shining every day. As usual for this time of year, runs were a little icy first thing, and a little slushy after lunch. When I left, it was still possible to ski the run back to the bottom of the gondola.
Bansko itself is a great town, with a lot of friendly people living there. At the moment it is a bit of a ...
Bansko itself is a great town, with a lot of friendly people living there. At the moment it is a bit of a ...
I left Bansko on 19th March and there was still loads of snow. Every piste had great coverage (the piste markers were only just visible over the top of the snow), and the sun was shining every day. As usual for this time of year, runs were a little icy first thing, and a little slushy after lunch. When I left, it was still possible to ski the run back to the bottom of the gondola.
Bansko itself is a great town, with a lot of friendly people living there. At the moment it is a bit of a building site, but that doesn't affect the character of the place. There are loads of mehanas (bar/restaurants) to try, and almost all are excellent value. If you have a sweet tooth, there is a guy in Pirin street who sells freshly cooked chocolate and banana pancakes for 3lv each.
I'll mail you a few photos showing the snow conditions.
Bansko itself is a great town, with a lot of friendly people living there. At the moment it is a bit of a building site, but that doesn't affect the character of the place. There are loads of mehanas (bar/restaurants) to try, and almost all are excellent value. If you have a sweet tooth, there is a guy in Pirin street who sells freshly cooked chocolate and banana pancakes for 3lv each.
I'll mail you a few photos showing the snow conditions.
re: Going to Bansko on Saturday
cheers, id love to see the pics.see the just back from bansko thread, iv got most my questions on there!
thanks
