It is -1° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is -1° in Bansko now. clear sky

Mountaineering and tourism

Economic comparison between budget sea tourism and ski tourism in Bansko

The Black Sea Coast vs. Bansko: Why is the ski tourist the "golden goose" for the local economy?
Ski mountaineer on the edge between the peaks of Vihren and Kutelo above Kazanite

Freeride on Vihren and Kutelo: The Extreme Heart of Pirin
A hiker with full equipment, backpack and poles, standing on a rocky edge and looking towards the snow-capped Vihren Peak in Pirin.

The Complete Pirin Mountaineer's Guide: From Equipment to the Summit (Everything You Need to Know)
Summer stone strip marking and winter metal stake (stake) in the Pirin Mountains.

When the phone goes out: How to read the markings and find directions in Pirin?
A tourist with a dog on a leash on a trail in Pirin National Park, following the rules.

With a dog, a drone or a tent in Pirin? What is allowed in the National Park?
Hiker uses the AllTrails or Mapy.cz app on a phone with a topographic map on a foggy day in Pirin.

Forget Google Maps: Top Navigation Apps for Pirin (and How to Avoid Running Out of Battery)
An open tourist first aid kit with lifesaving foil, patches and a phone on a rock in Pirin.

Pirin Mountain First Aid Kit: 10 Things That Save Lives (and Feet) in the Mountains
A hiker with poles and a backpack climbs a steep rocky ridge in the Pirin Mountains against the backdrop of a sharp peak and a clear blue sky.

The Art of Breathing in Pirin: How to Climb Peaks Without Tiredness
A climber climbs the marble Dzhamdzhiev Ridge towards Vihren Peak in the Pirin Mountains.

The Vertical World of Pirin: A Complete Guide to Routes, UIAA Categories and Equipment Above Bansko
Icy marble edge of Vihren and Koncheto peaks in winter – dangerous conditions in Pirin.

The Marble Trap: A Chronicle of Risk and Survival in Pirin (1994–2025)
Rafting boat with crew in the rapids of the Struma River near Bansko

Active Bansko: Rafting on the Struma River – the water element at your fingertips
A woman rides a horse against the backdrop of the Pirin Mountains in the Bansko and Razlog region

Active Bansko: Horseback riding and the freedom to merge with nature