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piste closed borovets

deb Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-27-09 09:54

piste closed borovets

just had a phone call from my son and his friend who arrived in borovets last night . went to get their skis today and told by the inghams rep that the piste was closed.very little information forthcoming !! anyone else know what is happening orr know what they do in these situations? would be really greatful for any useful info as a very worried mum!
Bob Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-27-09 10:02

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The Pistes are closed due to lack of snow. Your son will have to wait for it to snow again.

Thats the information!

Bob
philipf Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-27-09 10:08

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rumours of high winds as well which means gondola dosnt operate
Kas Author:Kas posts : 661   (Expert)Date : 12-27-09 10:42

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Everyone is right above, the pistes are closed and have been for a couple of days. High winds have meant the gondola is closed and there is no snow anywhere.. Not sure what Inghams will do but I know Hunters ski school this morning have taken their classes over to Bansko. Obviously people have to pay for a new / different lift pass, but they have put on the bus free of charge so people can at least have a bit of skiing.. Not sure if any of the other schools are doing that but unfortunately ...
Everyone is right above, the pistes are closed and have been for a couple of days. High winds have meant the gondola is closed and there is no snow anywhere.. Not sure what Inghams will do but I know Hunters ski school this morning have taken their classes over to Bansko. Obviously people have to pay for a new / different lift pass, but they have put on the bus free of charge so people can at least have a bit of skiing.. Not sure if any of the other schools are doing that but unfortunately there is nothing that can be done. We were out mountain-biking yesterday which shows just how little snow there is here!! Sorry I can't offer any better news.

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waterskipete Author:waterskipete posts : 435   (Expert)Date : 12-27-09 10:54

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Thanks for the update Kas.
Pete
sue Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-27-09 11:01

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Yep - we flew home on Boxing Day after a week, and the piste's were very muddy and rocky after 2 or 3 days of thawing weather - temperatures 13 - 16 degrees! But at least we managed to ski every day

Snow is forecast this week apparently according to the instructors when we left - I do hope he gets some, we had such a fabulous time last week

Meanwhile, tell hin to chil lout in Ilko's bar! The Crown on the left of the slope as you go up! Such a lovley friendly place - I miss him & Franko ...
Yep - we flew home on Boxing Day after a week, and the piste's were very muddy and rocky after 2 or 3 days of thawing weather - temperatures 13 - 16 degrees! But at least we managed to ski every day

Snow is forecast this week apparently according to the instructors when we left - I do hope he gets some, we had such a fabulous time last week

Meanwhile, tell hin to chil lout in Ilko's bar! The Crown on the left of the slope as you go up! Such a lovley friendly place - I miss him & Franko already!

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Bob Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-27-09 11:03

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Bansko Is a two hour drive away. People should check there insurance policies whether they will pay for transport to another resort!
deb Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-27-09 11:10

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many thanks all of you - we were out there for new year last year and got snowed in at sofia when trying to fly home - what a difference a year makes!!
Kas Author:Kas posts : 661   (Expert)Date : 12-27-09 11:18

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Looking out of my window and it is now raining heavily in Samokov...
philipf Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-28-09 15:22

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no fun 4 anyone bad news unfortunately it is the same in pamps