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Mountain safety

A snow-covered ski slope in Bansko after a serious snowmobile accident.

Snowmobile accident in Bansko: Who is protecting the skiers?
Mountain first aid kit with blister patches and bandages in Pirin

Mountain First Aid Kit: What to Bring in Pirin (Guide 2026)
A hiker with a mountain headlamp illuminates a trail in Pirin at dusk

Headlamp for the mountain: Why isn't the phone's flashlight enough?

Mountain navigation: Why doesn't a smartphone replace a map?
A skier uses a phone while skiing to navigate in the mountains above Bansko.

Phone While Skiing: A Complete Guide to Protection and Safety (2026)
A skier wearing a helmet and back protector on a slope with thin snow and visible rocks.

Ski helmet and back protector: Protection from the “invisible” stones under the snow
A brown bear in its natural habitat in the Dancing Bear Park near Belitsa, near Bansko.

The Lord of Pirin: The Secret Life and Unwritten Laws of the Brown Bear
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
Hydration kit: water bladder, bottle, soft flask, water filter and electrolytes on a scale.

Water in Pirin: A Complete Survival and Hydration Guide 2026
A hiker uses telescopic poles on the rocky terrain towards Vihren Peak in Pirin.

Hiking poles for Pirin: A complete guide to choosing in 2026
Comparison between a summer hiking boot on rocks and a winter alpine boot with crampons on snow.

Hiking or Alpine Shoes: A Complete Safety Guide in Pirin (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)