It is 0° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is 0° in Bansko now. clear sky

Skiing and snowboarding

A skier wearing a helmet and back protector on a slope with thin snow and visible rocks.

Back protector for skiing: Why do you need one and how to choose?
Modern ski mask with a spherical plate reflecting the mountain

Choosing a ski mask: Types of lenses and visibility in fog (2026)
A skier puts on a safety helmet on a slope in Bansko Pirin

Skiing accidents: From Schumacher to the hidden dangers of Bansko
Cutaway of a ski helmet model 2026 showing MIPS technology

Choosing a Ski Helmet: A Guide to Size and Safety (2026)
Comparison between carbon piste ski poles and telescopic freeride poles

Choosing ski poles: How to determine the right size and type?
Rear part of ski machine with window for DIN adjustment

Ski binding guide: How to choose the right bindings and settings?
Ski equipment 2026 including Atomic skis, BOA boots and avalanche backpack

Complete ski equipment: A list of everything you need for beginners
A skier uses a phone while skiing to navigate in the mountains above Bansko.

The smartphone and the slope: Your phone when skiing - a complete guide
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 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