It is 13° in Bansko now. mostly cloudy
It is 13° in Bansko now. mostly cloudy

ski touring

Illustrative infographic titled "Types of skiing in Bansko", divided into three main panels on a mountain background with a gondola lift. The left panel is for alpine skiing on piste (carving, hard boots, groomed snow). The middle panel is for touring skiing and panteering (climbing with harnesses, free heel, reaching peaks). The right panel is for freeride skiing in powder (wide skis, snow swimming, off-piste and avalanche equipment warning). The relevant equipment and terrain icons for each style are included.

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A freeride skier descends into deep powder below Todorka Peak in Bansko.

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