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lifts in borovets!!

Hello

I really like the look of borovets. Am a learner boarder, went last year for a week. The drag lift thing is putting me off a bit, i didnt think they were suitable for boarders!?? Would be too scared to try just in case I hold up the que! Would be grateful for any opinions on this. Are the gondalas/chairlifts around the green/blues, and will I be ok??
Also, does anyone have an opinion on which would be the best 'learner' resort for a boarder??

re: lifts in borovets!!

There is a new 4 man chair up to the 6km blue / green so no hassle there - boarders can use button lifts though - seen many a boarder do so.

I've skied Borovets and Pamps - both as good as one another for beginners - depends if you a looking for a resort where the hotels are right by the slopes (Borovets) or where the hotels are in a separate area.

J

re: lifts in borovets!!

Drag lifts are ok for us boarders, just takes a little bottle to give it your first go, Don't worry about holding up the que, we all had to learn some time

p.s. Did Boro last year and didn't go on a single drag lift, had a wicked time

re: lifts in borovets!!

The Gondala, is fine for taking boarders to the top. You can't fall off those, unless you are unable to walk. Excellent resort.

re: lifts in borovets!!

the drags at the top staion at borovets are pretty tricky for unexperienced borders. As was siad earlier, there is a new 4 man lift, so not all bad.

re: lifts in borovets!!

my 1st time in boro last year didnt use drags an got on fine, but have been to xscape 3 times in summer an theres really nothin to it. (loved boro that much goin back end of jan )

re: lifts in borovets!!

Thanks so much for your replies.

Boro is the best choice for us for price, airport and ability. Thank goodness my fear of draglifts wont hinder me!!

Many thanks again.........and 'boarder', I may even give them a go.....I dont understand bulgarian, so i wont be able to hear the impatient swearing!

re: lifts in borovets!!

where you flying from Alica? 6 of us going from Glasgow on Jan 28th to Borovets-wooooooooh hoooooooo cannae wait

re: lifts in borovets!!

HI. Looking at the 28th too! Welsh lass, so hopefully fly from cardiff......the celts are taking over the slopes.....