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It is 19° in Bansko now. mostly clear
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First aid

An informational illustration for mountain safety, showing an active rescue operation with a helicopter and a team of rescuers transporting a victim on a sled down a snowy slope, with instructions for bystander behavior.

How to react during a rescue operation in the mountains?
Mountain first aid kit with blister patches and bandages in Pirin

Mountain First Aid Kit: What to Bring in Pirin (Guide 2026)
Mountaineering equipment and the 10 most important survival items arranged on a wooden table

Mountain Equipment: The 10 Most Important Things for Safety in Pirin
An open tourist first aid kit with lifesaving foil, patches and a phone on a rock in Pirin.

Mountain First Aid Kit: The 10 Most Important Things for Pirin in 2026