It is -1° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is -1° in Bansko now. clear sky

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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
Icy marble edge of Vihren and Koncheto peaks in winter – dangerous conditions in Pirin.

The Marble Trap: A Chronicle of Risk and Survival in Pirin (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 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 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