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Why Bulgaria??????
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 03-20-07 00:38Why Bulgaria??????
Excuse me for sounding negative but......
I went skiing to Pamporovo this year, mid January. It was my first time in Bulgaria and I had been told about how cheap it was and how good the skiing was. However, has anybody who goes to Bulgaria been skiing anywhere else?
Yes, it was cheap, but you get what you pay for. I am not an expert, but can handle a red run quite easily. What really did get me down was having to do the same green route down to the bottom, trying to get past all ...
I went skiing to Pamporovo this year, mid January. It was my first time in Bulgaria and I had been told about how cheap it was and how good the skiing was. However, has anybody who goes to Bulgaria been skiing anywhere else?
Yes, it was cheap, but you get what you pay for. I am not an expert, but can handle a red run quite easily. What really did get me down was having to do the same green route down to the bottom, trying to get past all ...
Excuse me for sounding negative but......
I went skiing to Pamporovo this year, mid January. It was my first time in Bulgaria and I had been told about how cheap it was and how good the skiing was. However, has anybody who goes to Bulgaria been skiing anywhere else?
Yes, it was cheap, but you get what you pay for. I am not an expert, but can handle a red run quite easily. What really did get me down was having to do the same green route down to the bottom, trying to get past all the ski schools on a very narrow run.
If I am paying to go skiing, then I want to ski. I would much rather pay slightly more and go to a resort that has endless runs and much better skiing conditions, as well as much better food and apres-ski.
I have two children and I found the ski-school very unprofessional and Balkan Holidays were awful. I have to say that if I had to choose, I would much rather pay that bit extra and go somewhere where I know my children will be taught well, and that I will have a choice of slopes to go down.
Have many people that go to Bulgaria actually been anywhere else?????
I went skiing to Pamporovo this year, mid January. It was my first time in Bulgaria and I had been told about how cheap it was and how good the skiing was. However, has anybody who goes to Bulgaria been skiing anywhere else?
Yes, it was cheap, but you get what you pay for. I am not an expert, but can handle a red run quite easily. What really did get me down was having to do the same green route down to the bottom, trying to get past all the ski schools on a very narrow run.
If I am paying to go skiing, then I want to ski. I would much rather pay slightly more and go to a resort that has endless runs and much better skiing conditions, as well as much better food and apres-ski.
I have two children and I found the ski-school very unprofessional and Balkan Holidays were awful. I have to say that if I had to choose, I would much rather pay that bit extra and go somewhere where I know my children will be taught well, and that I will have a choice of slopes to go down.
Have many people that go to Bulgaria actually been anywhere else?????
re: Why Bulgaria??????
Hi Alimy son went to Mesale in the pyrenees he said if the snow conditions had been better it would have been better, but he said the runs were great and a good challange he is a fair to good skier and likes the wall in pamps, but also enjoyed the ski park.
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been to Andorra and the ski instructors were far better than the ones in Borovets
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evening all, ive only been to borovets but
in my opinion bulgaria is a great place to go with a bunch of mates for a bit of a mad week, if the snow is good then its probably as good as anywhere else and ive boarded all over europe. my mate had a private instructor for a day and a half an i was amazed how he came on as a beginner.. he was hitting reds at speed and with confidence. not sure what the schools are like but i did meet plenty of people who only attended first couple of days then ...
in my opinion bulgaria is a great place to go with a bunch of mates for a bit of a mad week, if the snow is good then its probably as good as anywhere else and ive boarded all over europe. my mate had a private instructor for a day and a half an i was amazed how he came on as a beginner.. he was hitting reds at speed and with confidence. not sure what the schools are like but i did meet plenty of people who only attended first couple of days then ...
evening all, ive only been to borovets but
in my opinion bulgaria is a great place to go with a bunch of mates for a bit of a mad week, if the snow is good then its probably as good as anywhere else and ive boarded all over europe. my mate had a private instructor for a day and a half an i was amazed how he came on as a beginner.. he was hitting reds at speed and with confidence. not sure what the schools are like but i did meet plenty of people who only attended first couple of days then sacked it off to do their own thing. its cheap to stay in bulgaria but you can get similar priced holidays in france..its just the meals and drinks thats the killer in france. saying that i did blow over £500 in borovets the other week. i like borovets and ive made some good friends over the years that have been to stay here in uk. just dont think its everyones cup of tea..
hey glam...wheres the cider?? ive got a chicken here going cold
in my opinion bulgaria is a great place to go with a bunch of mates for a bit of a mad week, if the snow is good then its probably as good as anywhere else and ive boarded all over europe. my mate had a private instructor for a day and a half an i was amazed how he came on as a beginner.. he was hitting reds at speed and with confidence. not sure what the schools are like but i did meet plenty of people who only attended first couple of days then sacked it off to do their own thing. its cheap to stay in bulgaria but you can get similar priced holidays in france..its just the meals and drinks thats the killer in france. saying that i did blow over £500 in borovets the other week. i like borovets and ive made some good friends over the years that have been to stay here in uk. just dont think its everyones cup of tea..
hey glam...wheres the cider?? ive got a chicken here going cold
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i admit it's the only place I've been too but it's not just the slopes and skiing it's the friends you make and see year after year, you may not make arrangements to meet up but when you get there th next year you see people from the previous year, I have had differnet instructors and ones I 've had previous years always remember you even my first one 5 years ago, when you think of the amount of pupils they must have over a season/years and the fact they remeber your name all go into making ...
i admit it's the only place I've been too but it's not just the slopes and skiing it's the friends you make and see year after year, you may not make arrangements to meet up but when you get there th next year you see people from the previous year, I have had differnet instructors and ones I 've had previous years always remember you even my first one 5 years ago, when you think of the amount of pupils they must have over a season/years and the fact they remeber your name all go into making you feel welcome.
I am going to Canada for Xmas to ski so will be able to see and compare another country with bulgaria maybe my view of the place will change I don't know but i do know I will still go back another year
I am going to Canada for Xmas to ski so will be able to see and compare another country with bulgaria maybe my view of the place will change I don't know but i do know I will still go back another year
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We only started skiing last year and have been to Pamps two years running now. Because of my job I'm resticted to schol hols, and the difference in cost between Bulgaria and anywhere else at that time is huge. I have to say that this year wasn't as good as last - mainly because of the snow conditions, but also the prices had been hiked and our instructor was poor compared to the one we had last year. However, still had a great time and looking forward to going again next year.
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I have been skiing in Val D'Isere, another French resort, Borovets and Bansko. Val D'Isere was fantastic skiing but the Bulgarian resorts were much better than the other French resort I went to (I cannot remember its name it was so unmemorable). But the other point is that when I went to France I was in hostel type accomodation sharing a room with several other people and had half the instructor time. In Bulgaria I get a room to myself and four hours instruction a day instead of two. I ...
I have been skiing in Val D'Isere, another French resort, Borovets and Bansko. Val D'Isere was fantastic skiing but the Bulgarian resorts were much better than the other French resort I went to (I cannot remember its name it was so unmemorable). But the other point is that when I went to France I was in hostel type accomodation sharing a room with several other people and had half the instructor time. In Bulgaria I get a room to myself and four hours instruction a day instead of two. I am a vegetarian so even the food is better in Bulgaria!!
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Having been all round the world skiing and now with two young children Bulgaria offers great value for money, yes the Apres Ski in other resorts is better, yes the skiing in canada is wonderful, but you get what you pay for.
a week in Bansko with two kids all in skis instruction food etc just less than 2K. If that was France Austria or the states it would have at least been 3K or more. Dont have a go at Bulgaria it is an upand comming country trying its best, give it five to six years and ...
a week in Bansko with two kids all in skis instruction food etc just less than 2K. If that was France Austria or the states it would have at least been 3K or more. Dont have a go at Bulgaria it is an upand comming country trying its best, give it five to six years and ...
Having been all round the world skiing and now with two young children Bulgaria offers great value for money, yes the Apres Ski in other resorts is better, yes the skiing in canada is wonderful, but you get what you pay for.
a week in Bansko with two kids all in skis instruction food etc just less than 2K. If that was France Austria or the states it would have at least been 3K or more. Dont have a go at Bulgaria it is an upand comming country trying its best, give it five to six years and then see!
a week in Bansko with two kids all in skis instruction food etc just less than 2K. If that was France Austria or the states it would have at least been 3K or more. Dont have a go at Bulgaria it is an upand comming country trying its best, give it five to six years and then see!
re: Why Bulgaria??????
Well.........
15 years in Bulgaria - but also skied France, Austria, Andorra, America and Switzerland and whilst I totally agree that the skiing has not been great this year (like most of Europe) it's the atmosphere and the friendship that keeps me going back year after year and I would never stop going there as long as I can strap a pair of skis to my legs.
Much prefered it 10 years ago when it was basic beyond belief, and to listen to people moaning about the food etc. these days ...
15 years in Bulgaria - but also skied France, Austria, Andorra, America and Switzerland and whilst I totally agree that the skiing has not been great this year (like most of Europe) it's the atmosphere and the friendship that keeps me going back year after year and I would never stop going there as long as I can strap a pair of skis to my legs.
Much prefered it 10 years ago when it was basic beyond belief, and to listen to people moaning about the food etc. these days ...
Well.........
15 years in Bulgaria - but also skied France, Austria, Andorra, America and Switzerland and whilst I totally agree that the skiing has not been great this year (like most of Europe) it's the atmosphere and the friendship that keeps me going back year after year and I would never stop going there as long as I can strap a pair of skis to my legs.
Much prefered it 10 years ago when it was basic beyond belief, and to listen to people moaning about the food etc. these days really makes me chuckle
If they had gone 10 years ago, god knows what fuss they would have made!!!!
Best skiing I've ever experienced? America without a doubt. But would I swap that for the fun I get going to Bulgaria --- not on your nelley
PP
15 years in Bulgaria - but also skied France, Austria, Andorra, America and Switzerland and whilst I totally agree that the skiing has not been great this year (like most of Europe) it's the atmosphere and the friendship that keeps me going back year after year and I would never stop going there as long as I can strap a pair of skis to my legs.
Much prefered it 10 years ago when it was basic beyond belief, and to listen to people moaning about the food etc. these days really makes me chuckle
If they had gone 10 years ago, god knows what fuss they would have made!!!!Best skiing I've ever experienced? America without a doubt. But would I swap that for the fun I get going to Bulgaria --- not on your nelley
PP
