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Very very busy in Bansko

Steve C Author:Steve C posts : 2898   (Master)Date : 02-14-10 14:24

Very very busy in Bansko

Half term is here, as is the Greek half term Mad
The queue for the gondola was up past the Kepinski this morning, and driving up the mountain road was like a busy Friday in Sofia...
Shilligarnika was blocked with parked cars (normal Bulgarian parking...anywhere)
Drove down to Dobriniste, snow covered road to the mountain, again car park completely full, but some parking on mountain road...
There is bound to be complaints about the queueing (wait for them on here Wink) but it is just about ...
Half term is here, as is the Greek half term Mad
The queue for the gondola was up past the Kepinski this morning, and driving up the mountain road was like a busy Friday in Sofia...
Shilligarnika was blocked with parked cars (normal Bulgarian parking...anywhere)
Drove down to Dobriniste, snow covered road to the mountain, again car park completely full, but some parking on mountain road...
There is bound to be complaints about the queueing (wait for them on here Wink) but it is just about the busiest week of the season...
Snow is still fantastic, and weather today is great...
Ah well, we are working every hour god sends, transfers and taking groups up the mountain and down to Dobriniste... i think i have a day off sometime in March Razz

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dougie Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-10 14:46

re: Very very busy in Bansko

not march as we wil be at bansko so you can work for us
dougie Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-10 14:49

re: Very very busy in Bansko

if you need anything for the uk give us a shout
Steve C Author:Steve C posts : 2898   (Master)Date : 02-14-10 15:07

re: Very very busy in Bansko

Cheers matey.. I'll have a word with Wen and see what we need...
Rach Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-10 20:05

re: Very very busy in Bansko

Queues were bad this morn so we left it till 2 and waited in the queue for half hour, was worth the wait and had a fab afternoon. Felt like we had red 6 all to ourselves fantastic!
Can't wait to do it all again tomorrow
rach
swifty Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-10 23:06

re: Very very busy in Bansko

How do you get round the gondola lift queue problem. Arriving late monday night, so need to sort skis and passes in the morning. What time do the shops, lift pass office and gondola open, should we just plan to ski at lunch time? Good to hear the snow is great. Hwere is the best part for advanced skiing?
swifty Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-10 23:06

re: Very very busy in Bansko

How do you get round the gondola lift queue problem. Arriving late monday night, so need to sort skis and passes in the morning. What time do the shops, lift pass office and gondola open, should we just plan to ski at lunch time? Good to hear the snow is great. Hwere is the best part for advanced skiing?
damo Author:damo posts : 651   (Expert)Date : 02-14-10 23:18

re: Very very busy in Bansko

It's a slog but i've found walking to chalin valog can be quicker. Takes half a hour. My mates a boarder so he found it a lot easier than me in ski boots. Good warm up.