It is 10° in Bansko now. mostly clear
It is 10° in Bansko now. mostly clear

Mountain safety

A retro illustrated poster featuring three alpine ridges in the Pirin Mountains: Koncheto, Vihren and Strazhite. The image shows tourists traversing the narrow rocky paths and includes text in Bulgarian describing the specifics of each route, with the title "Open Alpine Ridges in Pirin".

Open Alpine Edges in Pirin: A Guide to Koncheto and Vihren
Illustration of a nighttime cobblestone street in Bansko with a squirrel and a hedgehog in the foreground. Traditional stone and wooden houses with signs reading "Mehana Bansko" and "ul. Pirin" are illuminated by an old street lamp. In the background are the majestic snow-capped Pirin Mountains under moonlight.

Nocturnal animals in Bansko: Which guests from Pirin roam in the dark?
A comparative photo collage of two pairs of Nike sneakers, showing the difference in wear: one worn for one day on Vihren, with a catastrophic peeling and destroyed grip; and another worn for 18 months daily, with normal wear and tear and dirt.

10 hours on Vihren versus 1.5 years of wearing: Why does Pirin destroy sneakers?
A collage of photos of the Demyanitsa River eco-trail in Pirin, showing tourists, a wooden bridge, Demyanitsa hut, and the raging river with waterfalls.

Difference between a route and a trail in Pirin: A guide from Bansko
A gray wolf in a snowy forest in Pirin National Park above Bansko.

Wolf in Pirin: The Invisible Lord of the Forests Above Bansko
Gondolas on the lift in Bansko in winter with snow-covered trees

Bansko Gondola: Why does the gondola stop in strong winds?
A lift attendant helps skiers board a blue gondola at the station, beneath the large drive mechanism.

Bansko Gondola: The Unseen Heroes Behind the Gondola (2026)
View from the lift cabin in Bansko towards the steel poles and rope above the snow-covered forest.

The steel cable of the Bansko lift: History, facts and safety
Skiers on a slope in Bansko following FIS rules

Bansko Ski Slope Safety Rules: Complete Guide 2026
A snow-covered ski slope in Bansko after a serious snowmobile accident.

Snowmobile accident in Bansko: Who is protecting the skiers?
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?

Mountain navigation: Why doesn't a smartphone replace a map?