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Why are half the runs closed in Bansko?

Rumplestiltskin Author:Rumplestiltskin posts : 29   (Beginner)Date : 01-17-11 23:30

Why are half the runs closed in Bansko?

Dear all

Can someone please tell me why all of the runs in Bansko are closed at the top of the moutain?

Is it because the batteries on the lifts are broken or is it becuase the people running the resort are just very mean?

Ta
Daniel Snell Author:Daniel Snell posts : 5800   (Master)Date : 01-17-11 23:31

re: Why are half the runs closed in Bansko?

Lack of snow cover
Rumplestiltskin Author:Rumplestiltskin posts : 29   (Beginner)Date : 01-17-11 23:33

re: Why are half the runs closed in Bansko?

snow joke then?
Pamporovo Pete Author:Pamporovo Pete posts : 14180   (Master)Date : 01-17-11 23:33

re: Why are half the runs closed in Bansko?

Beat me to it Dan Wink

Pete
Rumplestiltskin Author:Rumplestiltskin posts : 29   (Beginner)Date : 01-17-11 23:34

re: Why are half the runs closed in Bansko?

how much snow is required befor ethey open up?
Pamporovo Pete Author:Pamporovo Pete posts : 14180   (Master)Date : 01-17-11 23:44

re: Why are half the runs closed in Bansko?

Enough to ski on Razz
Min 10cm - but that's cutting it very fine and would almost certainly mean some bare rocks in places. 20cm would be better - 50cm would be much better.

Pete
Rumplestiltskin Author:Rumplestiltskin posts : 29   (Beginner)Date : 01-17-11 23:47

re: Why are half the runs closed in Bansko?

well i'm coming out on the 29th so I doubt we will get half a metre by then!

might nag the tour operator for a resort change to Tamworth lol
Pamporovo Pete Author:Pamporovo Pete posts : 14180   (Master)Date : 01-17-11 23:49

re: Why are half the runs closed in Bansko?

Wait and see mate - I have known over a metre of snow fall in Bulgaria overnight before and the forecast is looking good for next week.

Just keep everything X'd

Pete
Cool
Rumplestiltskin Author:Rumplestiltskin posts : 29   (Beginner)Date : 01-17-11 23:55

re: Why are half the runs closed in Bansko?

Pete

I'm gonna hang on in there dude!
Daniel Snell Author:Daniel Snell posts : 5800   (Master)Date : 01-17-11 23:55

re: Why are half the runs closed in Bansko?

Heavy snow due this weekend Mr Stiltskin. Believe me if it snows like it is capable of 24 hours will give you a good base.