Great tips, thanks for the video, specially regarding topping up the ski pass! Regarding the gondola queue/buses, I heard the bus queue can also easily take 1.5hrs, we will be in Bansko last week of February and we're going by car from Sofia. Would you say it's better to just go by car instead of getting the queues? Any tips regarding parking, times to go up, anything helps, we're trying to be as prepared as possible to not waste our holidays in huge queues.
@alecgorton99539 сағат бұрын
Hey, partner and I are students thinking of going from 25th of January for a week, wondered if you knew how busy it may be around then as heard of nightmare ques in peak times and how the slopes may be. Looks good from the video of last January ! Thanks
@Martin37vg10 сағат бұрын
My tip in go to Austra Forget Bansco.
@Sweens-o9l13 сағат бұрын
Hope to see your class blue ski jacket on this season an plenty giveaways. Ha
@BanskoBlog11 сағат бұрын
giveaway coming this weekend: stay tuned. :)
@Sweens-o9l13 сағат бұрын
Hi lance near that time again to dust of the ski boots in the attic.
@endrimeka7595Күн бұрын
When do you expect snow this year?
@BanskoBlog18 сағат бұрын
@@endrimeka7595 Wednesday
@phildavies1192Күн бұрын
Good advice, Uncle Lance 👍😎 My tip is to stay out of Amigos if Ur looking forward to skiing 😅
@ЄвгенМальченко-щ4фКүн бұрын
Looking forward ❤
@marcvandepoel15703 күн бұрын
Pirin street is much nicer then two years ago, when we were there in July. We will come to Bansko in March. Let's hope that the snow conditions are ok by than.
@phildavies11923 күн бұрын
Gotta have a fridge magnet from your travels!
@markskelly17794 күн бұрын
Cant wait 4 jan 25 hope to meet. Great videos and insight😅
@jasminaateljevic69194 күн бұрын
Thank you for the update, coming in February for the third time, can't wait. My favourite is Obetsanova Mehana. But almost all of them are perfect for those who prefer traditional food like me. Bansko is a gem, offers so much for a great vacation.
@iandilkes4 күн бұрын
I've been down there a few times, had some great food & drinks great places to visit very friendly and welcoming prices are very good you don't get ripped off would recommend a visit
@jeffright66274 күн бұрын
Last time I went there on my laundry I wasn't able to pear 3 pairs of my sucks and i get so upset.My favorite BELIO.
@maxgeezer4 күн бұрын
Nice video. Lovely street. Spoilt for choice with the number of bars and restaurants in Bansko. I have had some of the nicest meals in restaurants in this street. Please could you re-visit Pivoteka which is close to where the video finished? I am at risk of ditching skiing in February to spend afternoons enjoying the beer 🍺
@BanskoBlog4 күн бұрын
I was in Pivoteka last night. Superb beer
@phildavies11923 күн бұрын
Indeed it is!
@darrenjrickard4 күн бұрын
We deserve some great snow this winter .....
@BanskoBlog4 күн бұрын
Yes we do
@walkyrie384 күн бұрын
I was in Bansko summer 2021, the whole of Pirinstreet was a mess they were doing some pipe work. Coming over for xmas this year looking forward to see it wintertime and actually explore more than what we did in 2021. We did not have much time were only there for the day. Certainly going to BG property 👍👍
@dodgydart4 күн бұрын
Lance. Would be good if you could drum up the local footy team who are up the top of the league at the moment!
@Chad-ski6 күн бұрын
Did Zermatt and hated it cause of the ridiculous prices. Hopefully see you next year 😁
@BanskoBlog5 күн бұрын
How ridiculous were they? I agree!! It certainly takes to shine away from a trip when everything from accommodation to Ski hire Transfers and lessons are so expensive..
@maxgeezer6 күн бұрын
Booked for February 2025 - can’t wait. Definitely a lot cheaper in Bansko. It’s a gem of a ski resort and town.
@mickygallagher6 күн бұрын
Hi Lance from watching your blogs last year I've orniced 8 lads coming from Ireland on 14th/2nd until 21st/2nd id looking forward to see u do your thing
@lewistownsend82026 күн бұрын
Thanks Lance - All booked for liberation day 2025 let’s gooo ⛷️
@kevinjeffery79219 күн бұрын
Shame we (me and my 12yr old) were looking to come around 27.12.2024 for just after NYE. Flying from the U.K. but with you saying prob not snow is scaring me off
@stephenward352729 күн бұрын
Hi just need help with finding some were cheep to say at the end of January I usually stay at some were like the lion with my daughter I tured up last year the day I snowed in January any way this year its just 4 lads and them are on a tight Budget so if you could point us on the right road would be good
@BanskoBlog27 күн бұрын
@@stephenward3527 go to the banskoblog Facebook group and there you will see a separate AirBnB / Booking chat. Ask for offers. Renting an apartment is often the most flexible and best value option.
@Dean-ei9jvАй бұрын
Ive booked 10th March for a week. Hoping to avoid the crowds but it's a balance between crowds and conditions. I will be keeping an eye on your channel. Many thanks.
@BanskoBlogАй бұрын
@@Dean-ei9jv excellent time to come and thank you for watching.
@milerale5286Ай бұрын
Went there 2017 & 2019 for skiing, nice holiday we had
@sologamer99Ай бұрын
Coming out mid Feb, came during the championship last year, the weekend was busy , but shocked other days just walked straight on. Great I no longer have school children !
@BanskoBlogАй бұрын
@@sologamer99 yes I think February is getting less busy. Busier in some other resorts
@EyalSLAАй бұрын
Hi lance! Were thinking of coming early february, do you think itll be as busy as mid term/end of february? Also do you think snow conditions will be good?
@BanskoBlogАй бұрын
@@EyalSLA early February is generally less busy but it’s always hard to say in terms of snow. Snow is not Leah and huge dumps of snow can happen at any time so I would come when it suits you. But Barry mind that weekends are always busier, so try and have, at least two short trips if possible. It’s more to look forward to and it gets you more skiing and that’s always a good thing.
@maxgeezerАй бұрын
Also booked for mid February which is a busy time. We always enjoy the ski experience in Bansko as well have a lot of fun. So many great restaurants. Great to see you back Lance! 👍🏻
@BanskoBlogАй бұрын
@@maxgeezer thank you. It’s always good to be back and here to fantastic season for everybody who decides to come to Bansko.
@mickygallagherАй бұрын
Feb 14
@dimemekАй бұрын
I Usually go mid feb. Out of the four times I’ve been it’s always been good. Probably one time has been abit slushy conditions.
@BeckyBowers23Ай бұрын
The holiday you mention on the 3rd March, is that just a one day holiday or may it be busy for that whole week? Thanks!
@BanskoBlogАй бұрын
@@BeckyBowers23 this year I’m expecting just the weekend before the 3rd of March to be busy rather than the 4/5 or six. So coming out from the 4th of March is a better idea than coming out at the end of February. Of course all times are good, but I’m just thinking of it being relatively quieter.
@BeckyBowers23Ай бұрын
@BanskoBlog thank you! We are looking to do a week and with flights from our side that's likely to be 2nd-9th March, so can cope with a busy day or so if it'll quite off a bit. Normally come Feb half term so hoping this is quieter!! Thank you!!
@cameron4994Ай бұрын
Can you say what month has best snow normally? We came 2023 and were very unlucky with the snow road being closed and would love to catch it this season!
@BanskoBlogАй бұрын
@@cameron4994 every day in every season the weather is different so generalisations are always wrong. That said typically from mid February to the first week of March you can expect probably the best snowfall. But we have had huge snowfall in mid March in many years too. And we’ve also had a huge snowfall right to the beginning of January around the fifth or six of course this is going from memory rather than any particular scientific study.
@cameron4994Ай бұрын
@@BanskoBlog yes of course I don't expect you to predict the future I just wondered if there were any vague patterns. Looks like I'll try head for early march! Cheers!
@yanig.6429Ай бұрын
Lance, what’s the significance of 14th March?
@BanskoBlogАй бұрын
@@yanig.6429 it’s an approximate date and is when many people don’t think it will be good (fewer large tours etc)… so fewer folks are in bansko. Hope that helps.
@yanig.6429Ай бұрын
@@BanskoBlogyes, massively - thanks for the clarification!
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@JesusChristItsJasonFrogАй бұрын
Everything is booked for the 3rd week of January, can't wait!! It's gonna be my first time in Bansko and from what I've seen through you guys and other channels, it looks fantastic 🤩 Looking forward to some big dumps 🌨❄
@BanskoBlogАй бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@BanskoBlogАй бұрын
@@JesusChristItsJasonFrog big dump ordered. This is the year of big powder dumps. There are other bansko channels ;) ?
@Sweens-o9lАй бұрын
Hopefully mid Jan lance when the road is open as my favourite run home. Think you be right in thinking good snow this season.
@BanskoBlogАй бұрын
When am I wrong? haha... don't answer that!
@chrisdoona6582Ай бұрын
See you in March! We're extremely excited! :)
@martinburbage5809Ай бұрын
Nice lance see u at christmas
@walkyrie38Ай бұрын
booked airbnb for christmas, wanna scout the area in preparation for buying property there hopefully next year. Any idea which bank is good in Bansko to open a bank account as a non resident? Need bank account to transfer money to buy and pay for bills that come with a property until I can become a resident.....thanks for the update :)
@BanskoBlogАй бұрын
FiBank is convenient if your property is in the gondola lift area. Useful that they have an ATM at gondola lift, outside the Kempinsky hotel and outside Four Points Hotel.
@martinburbage580916 күн бұрын
@walkyrie38 I'm looking on selling mine next year I'm there at Christmas Give me a call
@JesusChristItsJasonFrogАй бұрын
Can you pay with a credit card at the cash desk or is it only cash ?
@BanskoBlogАй бұрын
@@JesusChristItsJasonFrog you can pay with card at the cash desk.
@althr3212 ай бұрын
Is mid December a good time to come ski?
@BanskoBlog2 ай бұрын
@@althr321 typically only around a quarter of the lift are open at the opening date and there have been some years where there’s been very little open. So I would not book in advance for the 15th or 16th of December.and wait-and-see what the snow is like.
@althr3212 ай бұрын
Finally a resort reviewer that mentions the DATE.
@groundworkcivils75062 ай бұрын
So.. There's plenty of powder to sniff in bansko !!? Yeeeehhhhh baby❤
@phildavies11924 ай бұрын
15 years ago eh...😊
@martinburbage58095 ай бұрын
Booming in there
@robash33996 ай бұрын
Oh i know, lets go to Bulgaria and go to an Irish pub for British food. Yeah, brilliant..... How bloody pointless.
@toadtoadersson22396 ай бұрын
"OOVAY"? It's not that hard to pronounce " Oohvih" Bansko nomad fest was apparently 150 euros now its 300. I'd rather fly to Asia for a holiday than pay that to hang around Bansko digital nomad cultists