It is 10° in Bansko now. light rain
It is 10° in Bansko now. light rain
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.

Mountaineering in Pirin 2026: A Complete Guide to Preparation and Safety
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.

Orienteering in Pirin: A Guide to Survival Without a Phone 2026
A tourist with a dog on a leash on a trail in Pirin National Park, following the rules.

Rules in Pirin National Park: With a dog, drone or tent in Pirin? 2026
Hiker uses the AllTrails or Mapy.cz app on a phone with a topographic map on a foggy day in Pirin.

Navigating in Pirin: Top Apps and Expert Safety Tips 2026
Comparison between rubber ice chains and metal alpine crampons on snow.

Алпийски котки или верижки за сняг в Пирин: Пълно ръководство 2026
An open tourist first aid kit with lifesaving foil, patches and a phone on a rock in Pirin.

Mountain First Aid Kit: The 10 Most Important Things for Pirin in 2026
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.

Слънцезащита и екипировка за Пирин: Професионален наръчник (2026)
Hydration kit: water bladder, bottle, soft flask, water filter and electrolytes on a scale.

Вода в Пирин: Пълен наръчник за оцеляване и хидратация 2026