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It is 21° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is 21° in Bansko now. clear sky

Marc Girardelli

A collage showing the contrast between ski racing and suspended construction in Bansko in 2008

Bansko 2008: World Ski Fame, Economic Collapse and Concrete Skeletons
Official opening of the ski season in Bansko at Banderishka Polyana with legends of world skiing.

Opening of the ski season in Bansko 2025/2026: Complete guide and history