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In Bansko

Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-08 16:06

re: In Bansko

Cannons can only operate if temps allow. Must be between -3 and - 10 for them to work.

Pete Cool
Welshy Author:Gareth posts : 434   (Expert)Date : 03-03-08 16:25

re: In Bansko

Thanks - total newbie to skiing and cannot wait until April 5th.

shelley Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-08 20:02

re: In Bansko

24 hour bar is small,in the lobby,but definitely 24 hours..as we found out on sat night.
We spent from 10 to 4 boarding today. Yes,it gets slushy in the afternoon in parts like shiligarnika but it'r still do-able.
Chalin val looks really good,you go over it on gondola,will try it tomor. Some of it looks really steep.
The fun park looked good,but didn't make it there today. Was great up the top though. Slope 3 was my favourite today.
If the temp drops,the canons will be back on.
Most ...
24 hour bar is small,in the lobby,but definitely 24 hours..as we found out on sat night.
We spent from 10 to 4 boarding today. Yes,it gets slushy in the afternoon in parts like shiligarnika but it'r still do-able.
Chalin val looks really good,you go over it on gondola,will try it tomor. Some of it looks really steep.
The fun park looked good,but didn't make it there today. Was great up the top though. Slope 3 was my favourite today.
If the temp drops,the canons will be back on.
Most are hoping for tomor night and wed for drop.
Ok,that's it, and don't forget the sunscreen! I've a very red nose!
X

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Phil The Crab Author:Phil Knapp posts : 2   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-08 22:48

re: In Bansko

Thanks for the report shelly, its good to hear some positive things even tho the conditions are deteriorating. hows the ski road looking? if there is no snow in a week how do you think the resort will be fairing?
shelley Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-04-08 02:31

re: In Bansko

free wireless in my hotel room, in case anyone thinks i'm a complete git online all day!
Just back from dinner in 'vakanova kashta' on pirin st in the old town,about fifteen minutes down from gondola, delicious,especially the chicken and veg skewer..staff lovely and remember our names!!-From last year!
So many lovely mehanas off the beaten track,so keep walking down. Cheaper too.
Then wandered up town and had a beer in a couple of cozy mehanas,finished in friendly bar. Good fun

As to ...
free wireless in my hotel room, in case anyone thinks i'm a complete git online all day!
Just back from dinner in 'vakanova kashta' on pirin st in the old town,about fifteen minutes down from gondola, delicious,especially the chicken and veg skewer..staff lovely and remember our names!!-From last year!
So many lovely mehanas off the beaten track,so keep walking down. Cheaper too.
Then wandered up town and had a beer in a couple of cozy mehanas,finished in friendly bar. Good fun

As to how the snow will be next week? Probably better than now,but i'm having a ball . You make your own holiday. And my mates and i are having a blast. When you're up the top at todorka, you can't but be happy! Bed time now.
Over and out from bansko X

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mark allen Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-04-08 17:37

re: In Bansko

hi
quite alot of mixed reports about the snow cover. has there been any fresh snow at all or is it all ice and snow cannon? snowboarding on ice sucks 100 times more difficult and alot more painful!

thanks guys
p.s. not being rude but really not bothered about food etc i need snow!!!! so would love it if some one could report more about the slopes how much real snow not cannon etc
Joe Author:Niki posts : 213   (Intermediate)Date : 03-04-08 17:52

re: In Bansko

Shelley, another A* report, how's the park? before you leave, can you hide a secret pile somewhere for me to build a small kicker.

Thank you. Booze Cool