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Half term bansko

Rach Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-09-10 22:09

Half term bansko

Hi, arrive on 13th Feb and have a few questions that you good people might be able to answer.

We have booked through Inghams and im wondering if anyone knows which ski rental place they use? We really want to be up and about on sun morning and dont want to hang around for a welcome meeting if possible.

How busy does it really get during half term? Past 2 years we have skied during half term but never booked through travel agent so have avoided busy brochure resorts ...
Hi, arrive on 13th Feb and have a few questions that you good people might be able to answer.

We have booked through Inghams and im wondering if anyone knows which ski rental place they use? We really want to be up and about on sun morning and dont want to hang around for a welcome meeting if possible.

How busy does it really get during half term? Past 2 years we have skied during half term but never booked through travel agent so have avoided busy brochure resorts.

Thanks
Rach



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snowlover Author:winterfunman46 posts : 16   (Beginner)Date : 02-09-10 22:53

re: Half term bansko

Ask inghams may be a good start , usually they use ulen the firm who run the mountain , but also alot of tour ops use banskoskimania and another
Kim Author:Kim posts : 1110   (Master)Date : 02-10-10 00:22

re: Half term bansko

Reports on here of late have said the hols time in Bansko is very busy with long queues for the gondola so be prepared.

I've never gone at that time - for precisely that reason. Hope queues are not too bad for you and that you have a great time - snow looks FAB - I am jealous!

Cool
don Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-10-10 01:08

re: Half term bansko

Rach,
Inghams use the same rentals as Nielsen and crystal, it is in the marquee just the other side of the gondola base station. You will be given all your vouchers on the transfer coach from Sofia. Dont know who it is run by but would expect its all part of Ulen. Have used Inghams for the past 6 years, 5 of them to Bansko.
Sunday morning is a bit frantic, (well actually a lot frantic) best to get there early as possible.
Then you go up gondola to meet for ski school.
Have a great ...
Rach,
Inghams use the same rentals as Nielsen and crystal, it is in the marquee just the other side of the gondola base station. You will be given all your vouchers on the transfer coach from Sofia. Dont know who it is run by but would expect its all part of Ulen. Have used Inghams for the past 6 years, 5 of them to Bansko.
Sunday morning is a bit frantic, (well actually a lot frantic) best to get there early as possible.
Then you go up gondola to meet for ski school.
Have a great time.
Smile Smile

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Rach Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-10-10 09:54

re: Half term bansko

Thanks for replies thought someone would know the answer thanks Don!
Not looking forward to the crowds and realize it's going to be a different experience to what we are used to, will just go with the flow lol.
Thanks again
Rach
Niki Author:Niki posts : 213   (Intermediate)Date : 02-10-10 19:55

re: Half term bansko

Rach, After getting your gear from the tent to the right of the gondola, I would strongly recommend spending the money 50 to 60 Lev on a taxi found in front of gondola to get you right up the mountain ahead of any gondola queue, it may seem a lot of money but it really works well on the first hectic morning.
don Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-10-10 20:01

re: Half term bansko

You could always get in touch with Steve C, sure he may be able to advise.
Wink
Rach Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-10-10 21:02

re: Half term bansko

Thanks Niki had heard about doing this and might go for it, travelling with another party of 4 so will mention it to them
Cheers
Rach
Rach Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-11-10 14:26

re: Half term bansko

Someone has hijacked my board name Wink

have a good one Rach 2 Razz
Rach Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-11-10 15:22