It is 5° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is 5° in Bansko now. clear sky

Mountain safety

A smartphone with an open mobile application of the Mountain Emergency Response System (MESS).

Safety in Pirin 2026: All important contacts, applications and tips in one place
Mountain equipment for hiking in Pirin – backpack, shoes, map, water and first aid, arranged on a rocky background

20 Must-Haves for a Mountain Hike in Pirin – Full List 2026
Illustration of headlamps and lanterns for mountain hiking with a tourist and mountain background

Челници за планина: Пълно ръководство за сигурност в Пирин (2025)
Illustration of a mountaineer in Pirin with modern equipment, membrane jacket, backpack and snowy peaks above Bansko in the background

Екипировка за Пирин: Пълен технологичен наръчник за 2026
A mountain rescuer in a red and blue uniform and helmet stands in snowy mountains, with the text "Mountain Rescue Service - Mountain Safety" above him.

Mountain Rescue Service: Safety Guide in Bansko
A dramatic photo of a team from the Mountain Rescue Service (MRS) in red uniforms during a helicopter operation on a snowy mountain. In the foreground is a sign with the MRS logo and a large caption above the photo: "Mountain Insurance: Your Safety in the Mountains.".

Mountain Insurance: Why is it a risk to go to Pirin without it? 2026

Guide to the best mountaineering apps 2026