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Predict end of season?

Bradley Author:Bradley posts : 28   (Beginner)Date : 02-18-12 00:22

Predict end of season?

I am thinking about going back 2 Boro at the end of March, or even early April.

based on how much snow has fallen so far, does it look likely that the season will extend into early April this year?

I want to get my flight booked, but want to be relatively confident that some skiing will be possible.

Brad
Pamporovo Pete Author:Pamporovo Pete posts : 14180   (Master)Date : 02-18-12 00:52

re: Predict end of season?

It's not necessarily the snow conditions Brad but more the number of people who are in the resorts that late. As none of the tour companies run that late I doubt if there will be enough people to make it financially viable to keep everything running.

I maybe wrong but you need to check this out first.

PP
Hilly Author:Hilly posts : 462   (Expert)Date : 02-18-12 01:49

re: Predict end of season?

Hy Brad

I have asked the same question myself.....

Do have my contacts in Boro who are very reliable, lifts/gondola usually finish around 14th April, but considering conditions this year could well be open later.

Think Easter this year lookin pretty good!!
Grey wolf Author:Grey wolf posts : 162   (Intermediate)Date : 02-18-12 09:37

re: Predict end of season?

Brad went the week before Easter about 3 years ago which was in April. Snow hadn't been anywhere near as good as this year and we skied at top and yastrebets slopes every day. Got up early, every day sunny and skied icy to perfect to slushy conditions - great learning experience. Used to get down from gondola and sunbathe in bars down bottom until senseless! Would defo go for it, but why book now? Leave it until week before, flight prices will be ok because non-peak. VERY tempted myself - ...
Brad went the week before Easter about 3 years ago which was in April. Snow hadn't been anywhere near as good as this year and we skied at top and yastrebets slopes every day. Got up early, every day sunny and skied icy to perfect to slushy conditions - great learning experience. Used to get down from gondola and sunbathe in bars down bottom until senseless! Would defo go for it, but why book now? Leave it until week before, flight prices will be ok because non-peak. VERY tempted myself - just 4 days back from best snow ever in Boro, superb!

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Baglanbaggy Author:Baglanbaggy posts : 82   (Intermediate)Date : 02-18-12 11:01

re: Predict end of season?

Hi Brad, I'm planning to do the same myself. Lack of annual leave till April stops me going out right now!

I think this year is exceptional and conditions should still be good then barring a massive thaw. I'm going to leave it till a week or so beforehand, judge conditions then and book 1st week in April, as soon as the new leave year starts.

The lifts always seem to run into April, at least passes always advertised / available then. The latest I've been before is third week in March ...
Hi Brad, I'm planning to do the same myself. Lack of annual leave till April stops me going out right now!

I think this year is exceptional and conditions should still be good then barring a massive thaw. I'm going to leave it till a week or so beforehand, judge conditions then and book 1st week in April, as soon as the new leave year starts.

The lifts always seem to run into April, at least passes always advertised / available then. The latest I've been before is third week in March.

Hopefully see you out there, Danny

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Bradley Author:Bradley posts : 28   (Beginner)Date : 02-18-12 21:08

re: Predict end of season?

Hi Pete,

good advice, will need to check this out. Maybe Kas + Bobby could check this out with Borosport.

Hi Hilly + Grey Wolf,

looks like a plan. I love late skiing when the sun is shining! would really help my 7yr old too, cause she was mad about skiing when it was -20, so it would be good for her to enjoy a bit of sun as well.

Danny,

I have a similar problem and the School does not want to allow my daugher to take any time off.

will probably give it a another couple of ...
Hi Pete,

good advice, will need to check this out. Maybe Kas + Bobby could check this out with Borosport.

Hi Hilly + Grey Wolf,

looks like a plan. I love late skiing when the sun is shining! would really help my 7yr old too, cause she was mad about skiing when it was -20, so it would be good for her to enjoy a bit of sun as well.

Danny,

I have a similar problem and the School does not want to allow my daugher to take any time off.

will probably give it a another couple of weeks b4 booking anything firm.

Brad

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