earlier a message mentioned that lift passes in Bansko are scanned like in a lot of french resorts, is this the case in Borovets or do you have to get it out each time?
Yes, it is still the same in Borovets. Bar code on lift pass must be scanned each time.. but the plastic lift pass holders available everywhere in Borovets, have elastic that allow you stretch it to insert it, so just attach it somewhere on the front of your jacket - no need to get it out everytime.