Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Hi Sam, long time no speak!

Jem n nath, I learnt in Borovets - excellent ski school there too. I loved it but it came close to putting my wife off for good due to one long narrow green slope which crossed three reds! For my second year I went to Bansko. Although I have never been to Pamporovo which sounds really nice if somewhat limited (but probably perfect for beginners) the concencous seems to be that Bansko is by far and away the best resort. Having said that when I was in Bansko last year the absolute beginners were complaining that there were not enough nursery slopes. That may have changed this year with the opening of a new chair lift.

I suspect that Sam has got it right and Pamps is the place for you. Try Pamps this year but no matter how much you enjoy Pamps you must, must, must give Bansko a try next year.

Re cost I think we did it for less than £500 each including lessons, 4star HB hotel, passes and everything. We hired our clothes before we went - about £30 each although we spent £50 each on gloves (worth the investment!).

For probably the best prices try Balkan Holidays.

Hope this helps. Any questions, let me know.

jem n nath - we went to Pamporovo last season - first time skiers (we're both the 'wrong' side of 45). We travelled with Balkan and stayed at Hotel Elina half board. It cost just under £500 each - including Balkan's full ski packs (ski and boot hire, lift passes, ski school, transport to and from slopes). This was pretty good as it was half term week, which is notoriously expensive. We spent very little extra while there - food in hotel good and drinks, etc very cheap. Ski school was first rate - English speaking instructors, very patient (I was particularly nervous) but encouraged us to push ourselves. The one we had skied with us from 9 until 4 every day with stops for hot drinks and lunches at the little log cabin cafes that were at the side of the slopes. The runs were great - and the scenery spectacular. We've booked again for Feb 2007. Get it booked - you'll have a fab time!