It is -2° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is -2° in Bansko now. clear sky

avalanche safety

Illustration of a winter mountain landscape in Bansko with mountains, a skier, a house and icons for changing weather - sun, clouds and snowfall, temperature 0°C.

Pirin Weather: A Guide to Forecasts, Sources and Safety
Ski equipment 2026 including Atomic skis, BOA boots and avalanche backpack

The Skier of the Future: Why New 2026 Ski Gear Is a Game Changer
A skier with an inflated avalanche airbag during an avalanche in Pirin.

Avalanche Backpack (Airbag): Your “lifebelt” in the mountains
Ski mountaineer on the edge between the peaks of Vihren and Kutelo above Kazanite

Freeride on Vihren and Kutelo: The Extreme Heart of Pirin
A freeride skier descends into deep powder below Todorka Peak in Bansko.

Freeride in Damyanishka Valley: A Complete Guide to Pirin
Freeride skiers descend into Chashite pod Todorka, Bansko, deep snow

The Cups under Todorka: The Snow Paradise and the Trap for Freeriders
A skier tries to swim out of a falling avalanche using swimming movements

Avalanche! Survival Guide: What to Do if the Mountain Collapses
Pieps avalanche transceiver in search mode on snow in Bansko

Avalanche Device (Pips): Mandatory insurance for freeride in Bansko
HOKA Mafate X Hike boot in blue and neon yellow with a red tongue and label indicating built-in RECCO rescue technology.

RECCO system: The small “chip” that can save your life in the mountains
Different types of snow and powder for skiing in the mountains.

Types of Snow and Their Secret Life: More Than Just Frozen Water
A freeride skier descends into deep powder below Todorka Peak in Bansko.

Freeride in Bansko and Pirin: A Complete Guide to Adrenaline in the Powder
Icy marble edge of Vihren and Koncheto peaks in winter – dangerous conditions in Pirin.

The Marble Trap: A Chronicle of Risk and Survival in Pirin (1994–2025)