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

mountain safety

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
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
Thunderstorm over the Koncheto ridge in Pirin Mountain

Summer Storms in Pirin: A Complete Safety and Survival Guide (2026)