It is 8° in Bansko now. broken clouds
It is 8° in Bansko now. broken clouds

MOUNTAIN SPORTS AND ACTIVE LIFE

A skier with an inflated avalanche airbag during an avalanche in Pirin.

Avalanche Backpack (Airbag): Your “lifebelt” in the mountains
Ski mountaineer on the edge between the peaks of Vihren and Kutelo above Kazanite

Freeride on Vihren and Kutelo 2026: A Complete Guide to Ski Mountaineering in Pirin
A freeride skier descends into deep powder below Todorka Peak in Bansko.

Freeride in Damyanishka Valley: A Complete Guide to Pirin
Skiers descend the steep Bezbog Wall slope in front of the people from the hut.

The Wall of Bezbog: Pirin's Cult Trial That Doesn't Forgive
Freeride skiers descend into Chashite pod Todorka, Bansko, deep snow

The Cups under Todorka: The Snow Paradise and the Trap for Freeriders
A skier tree skiing in deep snow in the forests of Bansko below Todorka Peak.

The Magic of Tree Skiing in Bansko: The Hidden Treasures of Pirin
A skier tries to swim out of a falling avalanche using swimming movements

Avalanche! Survival Guide: What to Do if the Mountain Collapses
Pieps avalanche transceiver in search mode on snow in Bansko

Avalanche Device (Pips): Mandatory insurance for freeride in Bansko
HOKA Mafate X Hike boot in blue and neon yellow with a red tongue and label indicating built-in RECCO rescue technology.

RECCO System: Why It's Critical for Skiing and Snowboarding in Bansko (2026)
Quality shoes for mountain trekking against the backdrop of Vihren Peak in Pirin.

A complete guide to choosing shoes for mountain hiking in Bansko and Pirin
Different types of snow and powder for skiing in the mountains.

Types of Snow and Their Secret Life: More Than Just Frozen Water
A freeride skier descends into deep powder below Todorka Peak in Bansko.

Freeride in Bansko and Pirin: A Complete Guide to Adrenaline in the Powder