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Mountain insurance

A skier makes a turn on a slope in Bansko with Mount Todorka in the background on a sunny day.

Skier's Guide to Bansko: 20 Steps to the Perfect Winter Vacation

A tourist with a backpack and a map makes a hike in the Pirin Mountains above Bansko.

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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

Avalanche-dangerous slope and gullies in Pirin Mountain above Bansko ski area in winter.

Avalanches in the Bansko and Pirin regions: Risks, statistics and the reality of the mountain

Mountain equipment for hiking in Pirin – backpack, shoes, map, water and first aid, arranged on a rocky background

20 Must-Haves for a Mountain Hike in Pirin – Full List 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: Risk Areas, MES Data and Tips

A woman with a red jacket, blue helmet and backpack stands against the backdrop of high mountains. Text on the photo: "INSURANCE FOR ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS DURING MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CLIMBING".

Insurance for accidents and incidents during mountain trekking and climbing

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