It is 3° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is 3° in Bansko now. clear sky

Mountain safety

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?
A skier uses a phone while skiing to navigate in the mountains above Bansko.

The smartphone and the slope: Your phone when skiing - a complete guide
A skier wearing a helmet and back protector on a slope with thin snow and visible rocks.

Ski helmet and back protector: Protection from the “invisible” stones under the snow
A brown bear in its natural habitat in the Dancing Bear Park near Belitsa, near Bansko.

The Lord of Pirin: The Secret Life and Unwritten Laws of the Brown Bear
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)
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?
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 hiker uses telescopic poles on the rocky terrain towards Vihren Peak in Pirin.

4 legs are better than 2: Why are poles mandatory in Pirin?
A tourist with a backpack and a map makes a hike in the Pirin Mountains above Bansko.

Beginner's Guide to Pirin Mountaineering: 20 Steps to an Unforgettable Adventure
A tourist with a backpack and a map makes a hike in the Pirin Mountains above Bansko.

20 Mistakes of Beginner Mountaineers: Pirin 2026 Guide
A beginner skier learns to ski on a slope in Bansko

20 Skiing Mistakes: A Beginner's Guide to Bansko (