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

equipment

A red rescue helicopter and a group of rescuers in the background in snowy mountains with a valley, providing assistance to a victim.

Rescue operation in Pirin: Who pays the bill?
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