It is 7° in Bansko now. broken clouds
It is 7° in Bansko now. broken clouds

avalanche safety

Infographic "Winter Pirin" with top ski touring and freeride routes around Bansko, showing peaks such as Todorka, Muratov Peak and Polezhan, route diagrams and avalanche safety

Ski touring in Pirin 2026: Routes and safety rules
Illustration of a winter mountain landscape in Bansko with mountains, a skier, a house and icons for changing weather - sun, clouds and snowfall, temperature 0°C.

Pirin Weather: A Guide to Forecasts, Sources and Safety
Ski equipment 2026 including Atomic skis, BOA boots and avalanche backpack

Best Ski Gear: Complete Technology Analysis 2026
Ski equipment 2026 including Atomic skis, BOA boots and avalanche backpack

The Skier of the Future: Why New 2026 Ski Gear Is a Game Changer
A skier with an inflated avalanche airbag during an avalanche in Pirin.

Avalanche Backpack (Airbag): Your “lifebelt” in the mountains
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
Freeride skiers descend into Chashite pod Todorka, Bansko, deep snow

The Cups under Todorka: The Snow Paradise and the Trap for Freeriders
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)
Different types of snow and powder for skiing in the mountains.

Types of Snow and Their Secret Life: More Than Just Frozen Water