It is 9° in Bansko now. mostly clear
It is 9° in Bansko now. mostly clear

equipment

Infographic "Survival Guide in Pirin" with basic safety rules, mandatory equipment and emergency telephone numbers of the Mountain Rescue Service in Bulgaria.

Pirin Mountain Survival Guide: Rules, Equipment and Emergency Contacts
Collage of an ice rink in Bansko with people skating and an entrance to a sports center with an "Ice Rink" sign and opening hours.

Ice Rink in Bansko 2026: Everything about skates and rental
Tourist wrapped in rescue foil (emergency shelter) in Pirin

Emergency Shelter: Your Life Insurance When the Mountain Barks
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?
Illustration of a mountaineer in Pirin with modern equipment, membrane jacket, backpack and snowy peaks above Bansko in the background

Mountain Clothing: The Secrets of the Three-Layer System in Pirin
Mountaineering equipment and the 10 most important survival items arranged on a wooden table

Mountain Equipment: The 10 Most Important Things for Safety in Pirin
leather wax and candle trick for canvas shoes.

Waterproof Shoe Protection: A Complete Guide to Dry Feet in Bansko (2026)
Before and after changing hiking boot soles - comparison of worn and new Vibram soles.

Replacing the soles of mountain boots: Complete guide 2026.
Comparison between a summer hiking boot on rocks and a winter alpine boot with crampons on snow.

Hiking or Alpine Shoes: A Complete Safety Guide in Pirin (2026)
A tourist with a backpack and a map makes a hike in the Pirin Mountains above Bansko.

Mountaineering in Pirin: 20 golden rules for beginners in 2026
A complete set of winter equipment for mountain safety in Pirin – avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel and first aid kit

Winter Mountain Equipment 2026: A Complete Guide to Pirin and Bansko