It is 9° in Bansko now. mostly clear
It is 9° in Bansko now. mostly clear

mountain rescue

Infographic "Survival Guide in Pirin" with basic safety rules, mandatory equipment and emergency telephone numbers of the Mountain Rescue Service in Bulgaria.

Pirin Mountain Survival Guide: Rules, Equipment and Emergency Contacts
A lift cabin in Bansko against the backdrop of stormy clouds and strong wind in the mountains

Bansko Gondola Safety: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
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
HOKA Mafate X Hike boot in blue and neon yellow with a red tongue and label indicating built-in RECCO rescue technology.

RECCO System: Why It's Critical for Skiing and Snowboarding in Bansko (2026)
Icy marble edge of Vihren and Koncheto peaks in winter – dangerous conditions in Pirin.

Safety in Pirin: Why the Mountain Takes Victims (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 complete set of winter equipment for mountain safety in Pirin – avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel and first aid kit

Winter Mountain Equipment 2026: A Complete Guide to Pirin and Bansko
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 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