It is 6° in Bansko now. light rain
It is 6° in Bansko now. light rain

mountain safety

Detailed infographic of blue and yellow ski pants with a mountain backdrop and a ski lift. Key technologies are shown: eco-material made of banana fibers, nano membrane (25,000mm water column/20,000g breathability), hip ventilation, reinforced legs with Cordura, gaiters and RECCO reflector. Recommended for Bansko in the banner below.

Choosing Ski Pants: A Guide to Perfect Gear
Infographic with a wooden sign listing the top 9 mountain huts around Bansko in Pirin and Rila

A complete guide to all huts and shelters in Pirin
Collage of Vihren Peak in Pirin – the southern route Kabata with a sunny path and tourists facing the northern edge towards Kazanite with steep marble, a metal chain and a climber over a precipice.

Routes to Vihren Peak: Kabata or Kazanite? The Big Comparison
Tourists cross the narrow karst ridge of Koncheto in Pirin, holding on to the metal rope, with Banski Suhodol peak in the background.

The Horse in Pirin: The Edge of Fear and Legends
Full set of avalanche equipment - device, probe and shovel on wooden background

“The ”Holy Trinity” of Freeride: Avalanche Equipment You Can’t Live Without
A hiker with full equipment, backpack and poles, standing on a rocky edge and looking towards the snow-capped Vihren Peak in Pirin.

Mountaineering in Pirin 2026: A Complete Guide to Preparation and Safety
Summer stone strip marking and winter metal stake (stake) in the Pirin Mountains.

Orienteering in Pirin: A Guide to Survival Without a Phone 2026
Winter view of Vihren Peak and Jamdzhievite Skali with dangerous icy terrain and marble slopes.

Pirin does not forgive mistakes: Chronicle of risk and anatomy of alpine tragedies
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
Thunderstorm over the Koncheto ridge in Pirin Mountain

Summer Storms in Pirin: A Complete Safety and Survival Guide (2026)
A mountaineer in a red jacket and helmet stands next to a warning road sign with an exclamation mark in a snowy mountain. Text on the photo: "DANGEROUS PLACES AND INCIDENTS IN BANSKO - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TOURISTS AND MOUNTAINEERS".

Mountain Safety in Bansko 2026: A Complete Guide to Risk Areas and Survival