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mountain rescue

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
A lift cabin in Bansko against the backdrop of stormy clouds and strong wind in the mountains

Bansko Gondola Safety: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
Certified mountain guide Bansko shows route to Vihren peak to tourists in Pirin Mountain

Mountain Guide Bansko: Safety and adrenaline in Pirin
A freerider uses an avalanche probe to search in deep snow.

Avalanche Probe: Your “Eyes” Under the Snow and Why You Can’t Live Without It
A skier with an inflated avalanche airbag during an avalanche in Pirin.

Avalanche Backpack (Airbag): Your “lifebelt” in the mountains
HOKA Mafate X Hike boot in blue and neon yellow with a red tongue and label indicating built-in RECCO rescue technology.

RECCO System: Why It's Critical for Skiing and Snowboarding in Bansko (2026)
Icy marble edge of Vihren and Koncheto peaks in winter – dangerous conditions in Pirin.

Safety in Pirin: Why the Mountain Takes Victims (1994–2025)
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
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
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