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

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Annual Report Bansko 2023 - comparison between winter ski season and summer nomadic festival

Bansko 2023: The year of great change – from a snowless winter to a summer nomadic boom
Annual Report Bansko 2023 - comparison between winter ski season and summer nomadic festival

Annual Report: Socio-economic, tourism and infrastructure analysis of the Municipality of Bansko for 2023.
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)
A wild goat on rocks in Pirin and a warning about bears and snakes.

Bears, Snakes and Wild Goats: Who should we beware of in Pirin? (Encounter Guide)
An approaching thunderstorm (cumulonimbus) over Vihren Peak in Pirin.

Storm in 15 minutes: How to know the weather in Pirin before it gets scary?
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)
Comparison between rubber ice chains and metal alpine crampons on snow.

Cats or "Chained Shoes"? What to wear on your feet for winter and spring in Pirin?
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 tourist rests after a hike and relaxes in a mineral pool in the village of Banya near Bansko.

“I walk like a penguin”: How to avoid muscle soreness after Vihren? (And how to treat it)
A hiker with a windproof hat with a band and sunglasses on a windy ridge in Pirin.

Sun, Wind and Altitude: How to Choose a Hat and Sunglasses for Pirin? (Complete Guide)