It is 4° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is 4° in Bansko now. clear sky

USEFUL INFORMATION

An open tourist first aid kit with lifesaving foil, patches and a phone on a rock in Pirin.

Mountain first aid kit: What should we bring in Pirin?
A hiker with a mountain headlamp illuminates a trail in Pirin at dusk

Headlamp for the mountain: Why isn't the phone's flashlight enough?
Illustration of a mountaineer in Pirin with modern equipment, membrane jacket, backpack and snowy peaks above Bansko in the background

Mountain Clothing: The Secrets of the Three-Layer System in Pirin
Portrait of a man with a slight blush on his face, standing indoors, without sunglasses.

Sun protection in the mountains: Why are sunglasses mandatory in Pirin?

Mountain navigation: Why doesn't a smartphone replace a map?
Victorinox Swiss Army knife on a wooden table with a Pirin mountain background

Mountain Knife: Choosing Victorinox, Opinel or Morakniv?
Mountaineering equipment and the 10 most important survival items arranged on a wooden table

Mountain Equipment: The 10 Most Important Things for Safety in Pirin
Comparison between ski clothing and city clothing for Bansko

Bansko Dress Guide: A Complete Strategy for the Ski Slopes and the City
Knitted woolen slippers and ski equipment in a cozy setting in Bansko

Icy toes in Bansko? Grandma's secret and the modern science of warm feet
A skier tries to swim out of a falling avalanche using swimming movements

Avalanche! Survival Guide: What to Do if the Mountain Collapses
Ski slopes in Bansko and lift queue season 2025 2026 with a view of Pirin Mountain

10 Reasons Why Bansko is the Winter Capital of the Balkans
Thunderstorm over Pirin and the town of Bansko.

Power outage, lightning and water supply in Bansko – Useful information