It is 5° in Bansko now. mostly clear
It is 5° in Bansko now. mostly clear

Skiing and snowboarding

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

Choosing Ski Lifts 2026: A Complete Guide for Your Safety
Ski equipment 2026 including Atomic skis, BOA boots and avalanche backpack

Complete Ski Equipment: Complete List for Beginners (2026)
A skier uses a phone while skiing to navigate in the mountains above Bansko.

Phone While Skiing: A Complete Guide to Protection and Safety (2026)
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)