Snowboard Club UK (SCUK)
Abroad - Season in Bansko???
Chris_Malone - Oct 10, 2009 - 08:10 PM
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Hi folks,
I'm looking into doing my first season and considering heading to Bansko (mainly as I'm skint!)
I'm going it alone as none of my mates are able to commit to the season, but would be open to sharing accomodation. I will be keeping on my job as a website content provider while there so would need somewhere with reliable internet access.
If anyone's interested in joining me feel free to get in touch - im 24 and probably intermediate in terms of skill.
Likewise - if anyone has any tips about where to stay, how much accomodation/lift pass is likely to cost for the season then I'd be interested to hear it.
Cheers,
Chris.
D219 - Oct 11, 2009 - 12:19 PM
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Have you been to Bansko before? It's not that big an area so would be pretty low down my list if I was doing a season to be honest.
winterfunman - Oct 11, 2009 - 01:45 PM
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I have PM'D you chris
Chris_Malone - Oct 11, 2009 - 09:45 PM
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D219 wrote:
Have you been to Bansko before? It's not that big an area so would be pretty low down my list if I was doing a season to be honest.
Hi Mate - nah, never been before - only been to Les Deux Alpes, Risoul and Alpe Duez on week-long holidays so I'm aware i may have been a bit spoiled.
However, as i have practically zero saved up i have to look to one of the cheaper resorts - even if it means limited terrain.
I've been dying to do a season for years but haven't been able to afford it so unfortunately my hands are tied.
As it's my first season I'm sure I'll have fun anyway - I'll just be grateful to be back on a board.
dropin - Oct 12, 2009 - 10:23 PM
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if your serious about improving you riding, the terrain is more than adaquate.
methodsnowschool runs BASI training for and Level 2 courses on this mountain.
just depends what you looking for. if money was no question, we'd all be off to mammouth, whistler or verbier for the season!
and if your serious about spending daddy's money and sampling the delights of challet girls and nannys then maybe here is not a good option either...
Chris_Malone - Oct 13, 2009 - 08:28 AM
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Well i dont have any of daddy's money, but the challet girls and nannies sound interesting!
Seriously though, I do want to improve my riding and would consider a course or two while I'm out there (money permitting).
Its been a while since i've been on a board and even then i've never spent more than a week at a time in places so feel like I have to leave just as I'm getting somewhere.
I'll have a look at the Method courses and it'd be cool if anyone on here wants to go riding together / teach me freestyle!
dropin - Oct 13, 2009 - 09:54 AM
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look into doing a 2day intor to freestyle camp with definition at one one the uk snowdones b4 you go.
gav runs them and is also sometimes out in bansko during the season.
check them out http://www.definitioncamps.com/Definition.html
reckoner - Oct 13, 2009 - 10:45 AM
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I'll be out there this winter doing a lvl2 instructor course. I would definitely recommend Method if your looking to improve your technique.
Can't wait for the winter!
Chris_Malone - Oct 13, 2009 - 07:16 PM
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I might give one of their freestyle courses a try if i can spare the cash. Anyone know if gear is cheap to buy out there? I have my own set up but could do with a new board.
winterfunman - Oct 13, 2009 - 07:37 PM
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method stock a few boards etc
Chris_Malone - Oct 13, 2009 - 08:53 PM
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any idea of whether they are cheaper than the UK or whether I'd be best to buy before i go?
winterfunman - Oct 13, 2009 - 09:58 PM
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I shall ask the big man himself this weekend at the BIG BANG at Cas Vegas
Chris_Malone - Oct 14, 2009 - 12:55 PM
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Cheers!
Chris_Malone - Oct 15, 2009 - 02:58 PM
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I know this might seem like a daft question, but I've been trying to work out what the winter time difference is between Bansko and the UK - do they put their clocks back too? Is it two or three hours ahead in winter? I've looked it up but just get confuzled!
winterfunman - Oct 15, 2009 - 10:06 PM
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2 hours dude ahead of us
D219 - Oct 15, 2009 - 10:15 PM
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Chris_Malone wrote:
D219 wrote:
Have you been to Bansko before? It's not that big an area so would be pretty low down my list if I was doing a season to be honest.
Hi Mate - nah, never been before - only been to Les Deux Alpes, Risoul and Alpe Duez on week-long holidays so I'm aware i may have been a bit spoiled.
However, as i have practically zero saved up i have to look to one of the cheaper resorts - even if it means limited terrain.
I've been dying to do a season for years but haven't been able to afford it so unfortunately my hands are tied.
As it's my first season I'm sure I'll have fun anyway - I'll just be grateful to be back on a board.
Cool - just wanted to check you realised it's not that big. I'll second what's been said about Ash and the Method school though - top notch!
Chris_Malone - Oct 17, 2009 - 08:05 PM
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yeah cheers for the advice anyway.
I'll def pop in and check out Method - thinking about doing a freestyle course with them to help progress and mix it up a bit.
BestieBoy - Oct 17, 2009 - 08:28 PM
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winterfunman wrote:
method stock a few boards etc
I bought my Board from Method last winter, it was cheaper at the time and the exchange rate was pretty bad then.
metal_snapper - Oct 18, 2009 - 03:26 PM
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Looking to do a week here, never been before.....best to fly to Sofia I assume?....was looking on the Bulgaria Ski website to book....where are the good places to stay near the slopes so I dont have to hang around for the ski bus?
winterfunman - Oct 18, 2009 - 03:36 PM
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Sofia is correct , have a look on www.snowboardcoach.co.uk and www.methodsnowschool.com and www.banskoski.com or pm me
stuie - Oct 18, 2009 - 08:08 PM
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to be honest mate u can prob walk from most places in bansko to the gondola that takes u to the mountains. ive only been once, but it was wicked place but walking around it didnt take long. cheap as chips. chamonix is gonna be a shock this year! we stayed hotel lion and cant recommend it enough. yeh fly to sofia, the transfer is quite long though.
winterfunman - Oct 18, 2009 - 08:10 PM
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Motorway from Sofia is now 99% finished so transfer will be shorter / should be ...and as he say you can walk from most hotels plus all hotels have free transfer buses to gondola
stuie - Oct 18, 2009 - 08:27 PM
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if u dont stay in a hotel u can always jump on the transfer buses anyway 
elanaar - Oct 19, 2009 - 01:09 PM
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Hi Cris:D You was asking about the prices of the board equipment.I think here in UK you are going to have lots more to choose from.Prices in BG are higher because there are no sale sale there.BTW if you need accommodation www.hellobansko.com we can make a deal 
elanaar - Oct 19, 2009 - 01:15 PM
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Transfers from Sofia to Bansko especially from Sofia airport can be £100-£150 both way.If someone is interested in good deal just gimme a shout.I can try to find something.
winterfunman - Oct 19, 2009 - 06:30 PM
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And i will beat any of his deals too guys lol
mikey.77 - Oct 21, 2009 - 01:40 PM
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... and another shameless plug.
http://www.bansko-rental.com/
My place is in the same apartment block as the HelloBansko link above, which is also on the same site as Method. The location is great - literally a 3 min walk from the gondola. You can walk from most hotels, but its uphill!
Awesome place though - always fun. Shame I don't think I'm going to make it out there this year.
stuie - Oct 21, 2009 - 01:58 PM
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i thought the gondola was downhill from the hotels? certainly the ones i visited/walked past looked at were downhill to the gondola! uphill on the way home!
winterfunman - Oct 21, 2009 - 03:40 PM
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There are hotels to the left , right , above and below the Gondola , and the HAPPY END pub straight off the gondola ( thou be warned its expensive compared to alot of the other pubs and tend to be where alot of the no staying ppl drink b4 they head home
Chris_Malone - Oct 23, 2009 - 09:51 AM
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One for previous seasonaires - What's the best thing to do for cash? I know nationwide used to not charge you for using your debit card in ATMs abroad. Is it best to do that or sort out something else before I go?
winterfunman - Oct 23, 2009 - 05:45 PM
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exchange rate for levs at the mo is good , i just got some today , so keep an eye on it , and then just about 50 quid in euros ........crisp pound notes are good , no torn or written ones though as some wont change them
Chris_Malone - Oct 26, 2009 - 04:35 PM
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winterfunman wrote:
exchange rate for levs at the mo is good , i just got some today , so keep an eye on it , and then just about 50 quid in euros ........crisp pound notes are good , no torn or written ones though as some wont change them
cool, so would you suggest changing cash before I leave?
By the way - I am DEFINITELY going to Bansko now so anyone else doing a season out there who wants to go riding feel free to drop me a PM.
Bring on the powder (please!!!)
winterfunman - Oct 26, 2009 - 09:31 PM
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Yep take a few quids worth with you , but as you are doing a season , you dont want to be walking round with too much , if when your olut , you want more , and im coming over and its a better rate drop me a pm and i will bring some more levs out , as i buy in bulk from a money dealer etc ....i will pm you my numbers etc ( uk and bulgarian )...... powder was ordered about an hour ago , i sent him up there an e mail lol
Chris_Malone - Oct 26, 2009 - 10:04 PM
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winterfunman wrote:
you want more , and im coming over and its a better rate drop me a pm and i will bring some more levs out , as i buy in bulk from a money dealer etc ....i will pm you my numbers etc ( uk and bulgarian)
Cheers mate!
winterfunman wrote:
powder was ordered about an hour ago , i sent him up there an e mail lol
Well... let's hope it gets here what with the postal strike and everything!
martymun - Oct 30, 2009 - 09:42 PM
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It's snowing in Bansko right now!
Hey Chris,
though I had better say Hi to show that us Bansko seasonaires are a friendly bunch! (and the chalet girls are all very attractive!)
If you need any info just ask, but I'll try and answer a few of your questions:
Seasonaire accommodation is really cheap, there are some good deals on offer and you'll be able to get high speed interent for about 10/15 quid a month.
In Sofia, last years boards are on sale untill the beginning of December and they're pretty cheap but obviously there isn't as much choice. If you are after a particular model you would be better getting it in the UK/off the web.
The easiet way to get to Bansko from Sofia is to take a taxi from the airport to the bus station and get the bus to Bansko which costs about 10 quid altogether and is very easy.
Nationwide is a good option or it is easy to set up a bank account over here and transfer a lump sum over so you get a better exchange rate.
Hope that helps and if you want to meet up for a drink when you arrive, let me know.
Chris_Malone - Oct 31, 2009 - 12:43 AM
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Sounds awesome Martymun,
I think i've now got accomodation sorted with interweb bundled in so hopefully that all goes smoothly.
As far as boards go, i'm not really fussy - dont have any particular one picked out - just interested to know if i'm gonna get a good deal should I decide to treat myself.
are there decent shops in bansko for such stuff? you say sofia sells them but i've not heard any mention of anywhere in Bansko other than Method.
Good advice about the transfer - I'll be doing that rather than the é65 private jobbies on google.
thinking of setting up an account with nationwide anyway since Lloyds TSB seem to be systematically destroying Halifax!
Should def meet up as well, I dont fancy spending a season alone so the more mates I have out there the better!
martymun - Oct 31, 2009 - 11:47 AM
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The boards in bansko aren't as good deals - but there are a few around and method have some really nice K2s in which you can demo no probs.
When are you arriving? I'll ask around to see if anyone is in Sofia then - you might be able to get a lift straight from the airport.
Chris_Malone - Nov 01, 2009 - 02:12 PM
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I reckon prob around the first weekend in December. Need to book my flights soon but I've been waiting to hear back from the woman I'm renting the apartment from.
Chris_Malone - Nov 01, 2009 - 04:56 PM
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Actually scratch that - Just booked my flights - Arrive in Sofia on December 5th. Superexcited now!
dub_boarder - Nov 01, 2009 - 08:16 PM
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Firstly hi guys from a long time lurker on these forums, who has finally taken the plunge and joined 
I'm off to Bansko for the whole of February and was after a bit of advice too. What lift pass would I be best getting 4 x weekly ones or a season one? Also Winterfuman you said that you can arrange transfers, could you send me some details please?
Cheers
danish_and_pretzels - Nov 01, 2009 - 08:27 PM
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just thought id chuck this in here...............
hi guys we have a spare place in our appartment for the season in MAYRHOFEN
we are staying in the gasthoff zillertal all season from 1st dec to 11th april
it's a four person room and there are three of us already.
skiers or snowboarders welcome male or female, ideally a female as there are already 2 guys and 1 girl so would make things even haha.
the place costs 1455 euros for the whole season! super cheap. basically one guy dropped out after paying the deposit and first payment but he said we can keep it as its non refundable to him and for messing us around.
message me guys if your interested as this is bound to go quickly.
cheers ross.
Chris_Malone - Nov 02, 2009 - 11:24 AM
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Hmm... i thought this thread was about Bansko!
danish_and_pretzels - Nov 02, 2009 - 11:26 AM
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meh.....
winterfunman - Nov 02, 2009 - 01:22 PM
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it is but we for give him cos he some times post good info 
winterfunman - Nov 02, 2009 - 01:23 PM
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dub-boarder there a a few places / firms listed on www.talkbansko.com or you can get the bus from sofia , any other info pm me
Chris_Malone - Nov 02, 2009 - 02:04 PM
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haha - sorry, i came over all thread police there!
dub_boarder - Nov 02, 2009 - 06:58 PM
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winterfunman wrote:
dub-boarder there a a few places / firms listed on
www.talkbansko.com or you can get the bus from sofia , any other info pm me
Thanks for this info, http://www.banskoexpress.com/ look well cheap for the transfers 
Any ideas about the best idea for lift passes (1 x season, or 4 x weekly)
winterfunman - Nov 02, 2009 - 08:15 PM
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season has been set as last year at 760 ish .....info is on bulgarian tourist site but is in bulgarian at moment , will post ulens prices as soon as the lazy gits ypdate it ...................season one usually best , and you could sell it after you leave or i can take it off you and use itt for guest etc , as they never look that close at pics , only if you do something crazy
martymun - Nov 21, 2009 - 11:58 AM
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It'll be cheaper to get a season pass than 4 weeks.
It's a bit naughty but if you do want to sell it later make sure when you get your photo taken you've got a hat on to cover up as much of your face as possible...
The lift pass potos come up in really good quality on a screen inside the lift offices - last year our mate lent his to a friend but they spotted him straightaway and it got confiscated.
dub_boarder - Nov 21, 2009 - 08:53 PM
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So do the photos get taken at the list office, or do you need to take a passport photo with you for the season pass? Thanks
Chris_Malone - Nov 22, 2009 - 04:15 PM
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I know this is a long shot - but is anyone flying out from manchester on December 5th? could share a transfer/hire car costs? I'm also concerned that my ipod batteries wont last the bus trip from glasgow to manchester and the transfer from the airport to bansko as well as the 4 hour easyjet flight with no entertainment! so could probably be doing with some decent chat! haha
winterfunman - Nov 22, 2009 - 09:41 PM
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picture is taken at the ticket office at gondola station so smile
dub_boarder - Nov 25, 2009 - 07:00 PM
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Anyone who is going to be there for the season (or any time in February, I'm there for the month) and fancies having a beer, and or hitting the slopes give me a shout, bring on the snow!!! Steve
Chris_Malone - Nov 25, 2009 - 08:51 PM
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Dub-boarder - PM me when you're heading out - I'll be there all season
martymun - Nov 29, 2009 - 10:04 AM
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Hey Chris,
I thought I'd 'pm'ed you already, but don't think it went through!
We are doing a pickup up on the 5th at about midnight if you're on a late flight too?
Chris_Malone - Nov 29, 2009 - 01:02 PM
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nope - didn't get it mate. im on the early flight so arrive about mid-day local time.
martymun - Dec 02, 2009 - 10:06 AM
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Thought it was worth a try - don't know if anyone else is going to be ino Sofia on Sat but if I hear anything I'll hook you up.
Chris_Malone - Dec 02, 2009 - 02:11 PM
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gutted by the fact there doesnt seem to be much snow yet!
winterfunman - Dec 02, 2009 - 05:02 PM
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Dont worry Chris its on its way spoke to mate whos out there already , plus your out all season , i would only worry if your a week holidayer .... see ya soon duuuuude
Chris_Malone - Dec 02, 2009 - 05:07 PM
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I know - I'm just keen as its been too long! haha
Sure i read somewhere today that snow cannons were getting used from yesterday and that those runs would be available at least although the official start to the season is the 12th.
Also saw on Banskotalk that the season pass is 860 lev this year - still cheap even if it has gone up.
see you soon matey.
zoenman - Dec 02, 2009 - 06:51 PM
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Yo..I will be there on the last week of Feb with a bunch of peeps..if anybody wants to meet up...the more the merrier!
winterfunman - Dec 02, 2009 - 08:17 PM
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all passes have gone up just a little , and the mountain rescue have had to rescue a climber today who got trapped as it has been snowing higher up , over the last few nights
Chris_Malone - Dec 03, 2009 - 11:56 AM
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bad news for him (although good that he got rescued alright) but good news for boarders methinks to meself!
I just had a look on banskoski.com's "panoramacam" or whatever they call it and looks like a bunch of snow fell last night so if that keeps up there should be a decent base come the weekend. Sweet potatos!
dodgyboy - Dec 03, 2009 - 01:30 PM
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Whats the snow coverage likely to be like in Bansko in early March?... I might be heading out for a week on 06/03/10
winterfunman - Dec 03, 2009 - 04:40 PM
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last two years has been great in early march
Snowscreen - Dec 03, 2009 - 08:15 PM
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i'll be there for the first week of March, been once before in 2007 when the snow wasnt great
going with some who are still learning, hence going back there rather than a larger resort, cheaper lessons
4 hours private one to one lesson for £50 - not bad
winterfunman - Dec 03, 2009 - 08:57 PM
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Snowscreen drop me a pm when ya over and i will poss meet up with you guys to ride / share a zargorka perhaps .....and i will be drinkin with chris tooo 
Chris_Malone - Dec 03, 2009 - 11:13 PM
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yeah - let me know too ! Cheap beers all round!
winterfunman - Dec 03, 2009 - 11:30 PM
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i pm'd you to chris i may be popping over next weekend for 4 days so i will txt ya / call you or post on here
Chris_Malone - Dec 06, 2009 - 05:57 PM
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Hi all, so an update - I'm here in Bansko now and can confirm that while the gondola is running, it looks like there's not enough snow yet. Lift prices for the season are 860lv = £430.
DXRAZOR - Dec 06, 2009 - 06:36 PM
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Good news. Good to hear your there and up for it. I will be there from jan 9th with the wife, staying in emerald hotel I'll pm you a date and time for a drink and a rip. Make sure you make a good wedge for us all to jump off...
Good stuff an I wish I was able to season with you.
mcminn - Dec 06, 2009 - 09:21 PM
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you have inspired me to do a season next year or the year after, Depends when i finish my apprentiship. anyway so i was wondering how a season works. do you have to get your own accomidation and whats the jobs like. Dont the companys pay for your lift passes???
I would like to do this some time in the next couple of years. any advice?
cheers
james
Chris_Malone - Dec 07, 2009 - 08:54 AM
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McMinn - Natives is a good site for more info on seasons. My situation is a bit different from other folks - I work from home and can continue to do that out here, but most folks get a job wherever they are doing a season or save up enough cash to be ski bums. Depending on your employer the might provide accomodation and sometimes limited lift passes. Otherwise its up to yourself to organise.
PS big up stirling! that's my old uni stomping ground! haha
scoman - Dec 07, 2009 - 03:43 PM
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Any gossip on when the resort is opening? They have planned 12th but will there be enough of the white stuff? I see the local forecast is predicting a good few days of snow this week.
Should be coming out sat-thurs next.
Chris_Malone - Dec 07, 2009 - 05:33 PM
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Yeah, apparently there's a veterns race on if they get the mountain open. Otherwise its just gonna be a bunch of Bulgarian bands playing on a snowless hill... which I'm sure no one wants. I've heard we're due some white stuff but it was sunny all day today and not a hint of snow in the town sadly.
winterfunman - Dec 07, 2009 - 06:49 PM
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winter in bansko starts this sat when winter arrives hahahah see you sat
Chris_Malone - Dec 07, 2009 - 07:46 PM
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haha you better bring the freakin' snow!
winterfunman - Dec 07, 2009 - 11:46 PM
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if not i shall bring the party
Chris_Malone - Dec 08, 2009 - 07:47 AM
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frosty and misty this morning. Looking promising!
winterfunman - Dec 08, 2009 - 08:50 AM
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going to call u mid uk morning so answer lol may come up as witheld or int
scoman - Dec 08, 2009 - 10:29 AM
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Forecast to dump saturday and looking not to bad for the following week. If the upper slopes are filled enough to run in, which they do look, will they open these & are these accessable from the gondola?
Oh the dilema of to book the flights or not, pretty much a gamble.
How close are the other other resorts Pamporovo & Borovets and are these open as yet?
Chris_Malone - Dec 08, 2009 - 10:57 AM
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Scoman- have no idea but i'm sure they'll be using the snow cannons ahead of saturday's season opening. I'll have a scout about tomorrow morning if I can drag myself out of bed early enough to get up to the gondola and speak to the guys at method and see what they have to say.
DXRAZOR - Dec 08, 2009 - 11:03 AM
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They have the cannons on allready. Check the cams at bottom of tomba piles of snow! An best of all weather looks good!
Chris_Malone - Dec 08, 2009 - 11:12 AM
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It's the tomba they're using for the vets' race on Sat so looks like that will go ahead. there's clouds and haze all around just now and a def nip in the air. I predict a dump.
scoman - Dec 08, 2009 - 01:01 PM
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Cheers Chris, would be good to hear any info you can dig up.
Chris_Malone - Dec 08, 2009 - 02:08 PM
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What I will say is I've just taken a break from work and surveyed the mountain from the balcony and from what I can see is that most of the top runs look pretty good - hard to tell from this distance but they seem to be all white.
DXRAZOR - Dec 08, 2009 - 02:26 PM
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Go on get up there tomorra. Post when u gonna be up an we will check the web cams. Maybe some1 will copy the pic an post it? Or paint the snow with food colouring scuk infront of a cam!!!
All good fun
winterfunman - Dec 08, 2009 - 06:34 PM
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i am there sat , and chris i told you i would bring the snow lol so zargorkas on you now ..... i am going to try do something with scuk name and use it as an entry on the photo comp on here , just thinking waht i can dooooo 
Chris_Malone - Dec 08, 2009 - 07:09 PM
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Haha fair play if it snows... it's currently raining in Bansko town - could mean snow up the hill or could mean anything that's there gets washed away along with my hopes and dreams!
ThomasYaxley - Dec 08, 2009 - 07:21 PM
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In 18 days i will pe propping up a bar somewhere in Bansko.
Bring on the snow!
Chris_Malone - Dec 09, 2009 - 11:37 AM
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Ladies, Gentlemen and dirty dawgs, I'd like to draw your attention to the blanket of white stuff shown on http://www.banskoski.com/?page=bansko-l ... anguage=en - it might be rainy in bansko town, but the mountain has been covered overnight! Bring on Saturday! hurrah for the snow god!
scoman - Dec 09, 2009 - 01:11 PM
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6 of us landing tomorrow lunchtime staying till monday. Great to see the snow dance paying dividends.
Wonder what the chances are of getting a slide in on Friday?
DXRAZOR - Dec 09, 2009 - 01:22 PM
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Have you been up yet? I know I would of been up all day if I was there...
Chris_Malone - Dec 09, 2009 - 01:36 PM
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Sadly I'm working today and by the time I checked the webcam i was already working. I'm gonna get my ass up early tomorrow and see if i can get a few hours in before work starts.
scoman - Dec 09, 2009 - 02:38 PM
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Will the lifts be running tomoz, or more importantly Friday??
Chris_Malone - Dec 09, 2009 - 02:47 PM
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I have no idea - the gondola is as far as I know so hopefully they'll have some lifts open.
scoman - Dec 09, 2009 - 03:09 PM
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cheers chris, if you see or hear 6 northern lads be sure to pop over and say hello. You probably wont miss us with our Bolton Peter Kay like accents.
We're coming over to break my pals apartment in, one of the lads may be doing the season but there will be some of us out on a regular basis over the season.
Chris_Malone - Dec 09, 2009 - 03:16 PM
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Sweet - shouldnt be hard to miss amongst all the indecypherable Bulgarian lingo! haha
winterfunman - Dec 09, 2009 - 05:58 PM
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i may remind you all i PROMISED THIS SNOW AND ONCE AGAIN I HAVE DELIVERED so zargorkas all round i feel , see ya sat chris lol
winterfunman - Dec 09, 2009 - 06:00 PM
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slopes only officially open sat at the open day fest , but if you drive up to shilingarni , u can pay lifies a small token gesture usually to use 4 man up to top runs ...thats what im going to be doing
Chris_Malone - Dec 10, 2009 - 09:11 AM
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The clouds have parted and there's snow on them there hills. Quite a lot of it by the looks of it. It was raining heavily on Bansko last night (as my soggy walk home from the pub is evidence of) but it seems that turned to the white stuff on the hill. hurrah. If only I wasnt working I could get up there. Bring on Saturday
ThomasYaxley - Dec 10, 2009 - 06:34 PM
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I'll be surprised if i dont get sacked shortly for watching the cams too much!
DXRAZOR - Dec 11, 2009 - 05:46 AM
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piste bashers are out this morning
DXRAZOR - Dec 11, 2009 - 01:47 PM
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Banskoski says all lifts are open?!!! All slopes closed! Pmsl
Chris_Malone - Dec 11, 2009 - 02:33 PM
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its probabaly just because the official opening is tomorrow so they dont want anyone up there ruining it for them. I need to get up early and go to the bank to get my season pass... was gonna do it today but the bloody thing would only give me 400 lev. stupid bulgarian banks! now i'm gonna miss the first gondola of the season!
DXRAZOR - Dec 11, 2009 - 03:53 PM
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Hey at least your gettin the first day of season ya lucky sod! I wish I could afford to do even half a season.
Chris_Malone - Dec 11, 2009 - 04:52 PM
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haha I'm not sure I can afford it either!
ThomasYaxley - Dec 11, 2009 - 07:11 PM
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Go to the bank at just gone midnight and it should let you have some more bunce
Chris_Malone - Dec 11, 2009 - 07:19 PM
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Good plan - although it still means I'll have to get the ticket in the morning with all the other idiots that didnt get in in advance (I've been here a week - absolutely no excuse!)
Chris_Malone - Dec 12, 2009 - 06:24 AM
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I'd just like to report that even the town now is covered - pow pow city up top I'm betting. Going to chickety check it out - Paul if you're on here when you arrive you can give me a call once you get sorted. Harry's bar is having its opening night party tonights so zagorkas all round.
reckoner - Dec 12, 2009 - 08:49 AM
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Just had a look at the cams, looks sick! I'm coming out for the rest of the season on jan 2nd. Can't wait!
Chris_Malone - Dec 12, 2009 - 03:50 PM
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sick, drop me a pm closer to the time.
I'm just back from the mountain - what a day! amazing! there was only a handful of people when i went up just before 9 and tonnes of powder to play in (although it was a bit cloudy and still snowing so visibility wasnt the best)
Looks like about half of the mountain isnt officially open yet - think they were too busy hearding the masses of Bulgarian students around to spare the manpower.
Looking forward to tomorrow.
DXRAZOR - Dec 12, 2009 - 04:11 PM
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How deep is the pow? Web cams can't show that...
Chris_Malone - Dec 12, 2009 - 04:17 PM
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Was very deep and snowing all day so hopefully some left for tomorrow. the narrower runs became a bit icy in the afternoon but that's to be expected.
There were places where I couldnt get on my board it was so deep and that was on the bits that were supposed to have been pisted.
Richwilder - Dec 14, 2009 - 11:35 AM
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thanks for the constant updates, it better than looking at a webcam or sno report.
Got 4 of us heading out 6th jan for 8 days, any idea when the parks or park are being built?
keep those updates coming!
Rich
Chris_Malone - Dec 14, 2009 - 11:42 AM
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Supposedly last year it wasnt until feb but folk have been saying that they're planning to get their finger out this year so fingers crossed. If it keeps snowing then hopefully they'll get to in in January.
winterfunman - Dec 15, 2009 - 04:53 PM
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Chris see you later in the season , nice meeting you , keep practicing ya pool , next time i play for beer tokens lol , dont forget to keep working
Chris_Malone - Dec 15, 2009 - 05:09 PM
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haha i was just luring you into a false sense of security - i'm secretly a pool husltler in the way Woody Harleson is with basketball in white men cant jump!
winterfunman - Dec 16, 2009 - 04:23 PM
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hahahahaah now way lol , i still think we shud practice and hustle the locals next time
Chris_Malone - Dec 16, 2009 - 04:58 PM
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haha yeah, make a change from them trying to hustle the johhny foreigners
Lukegiliross - Dec 19, 2009 - 02:43 PM
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Any recommendations on lift pass price for 6 days this year? I'm coming in early Jan and don't know wether to buy before I arrive or not - it's hard to get info.
Chris_Malone - Dec 19, 2009 - 04:55 PM
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think you can only buy in the resort. its 283 lev for a six-day pass - which works out at about £135 in real money.
Chris_Malone - Dec 19, 2009 - 04:56 PM
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oh yeah, and heaps of snow fell today and its still going so powder tomorrow yey!
winterfunman - Dec 19, 2009 - 06:40 PM
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ok ok chris stop rubbing it in ............ january is looking good thou
DXRAZOR - Dec 29, 2009 - 07:47 AM
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Wooo not long till I'm out there, week and a half. What's the snow like chris?
Chris_Malone - Dec 29, 2009 - 07:57 AM
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Sadly not great at the moment. The only place with fresh snow is right up the top, which has been closed for a week for some reason. It's been really busy this week for Christmas but should calm down by the time you get here. Hopefully there'll be more snow then too. where are you staying?
DXRAZOR - Dec 29, 2009 - 09:01 AM
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Emerald hotel. You need to tell me where is good for bulgrian food and drinks. I'll find you in resort at some point
Chris_Malone - Dec 29, 2009 - 02:59 PM
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yeah, Chilli bar is good and close to where you are. Harry's is good for a drink and reasonably priced and well prepared western fare. there's a bunch of mehanas but I need to start checking them out.
winterfunman - Dec 29, 2009 - 04:19 PM
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dont let all these riff raff know r secret haunts lol , i go there to get away from these ppl lol
hows u chris ?? did you sort xmas day mass in the end ?? and have you found the secret chair lift yet tooo ??
see you in jan ( fingers crossed )
Chris_Malone - Dec 29, 2009 - 04:35 PM
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haha no - i shall be condemned to hell for missing mass. just got smashed and ended up in bash bar and oxygen till like 5.30am. boxing day was a write off.
yeah, found the secret chair and also been doing part of the ski road although it's got really busy as the top of the mountain's been closed. is it the 18th you come out?
winterfunman - Dec 29, 2009 - 06:06 PM
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possibly but keep it a secret so miss thingy what ja may call it doesnt know till i knock her off her board lol......keep the lift a secret or the fairies wont keep running it for us
bullet85 - Dec 29, 2009 - 07:48 PM
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theres 5 of us going out on the 30th january, hope the snow is good.
can you recomend any good places to go to drink/eat? we are staying in the lion bansko hotel. I'me the only boarder and the others are new to the slopes so are having skiing lessons, so if you see a lonesome boarder on the slopes for the week come and say hi lol
winterfunman - Dec 29, 2009 - 08:14 PM
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drink alot of good places , but dont be tempted to just walk in the happy end , even though its straight of the gondola , its expensive , yet it has anice atmosphere etc , but if your wanting to save pennies stay away , chilli bar is good , fortuna/happy pub is close to gondola station and good , jj murphys is well good place to go , can be expensive for guiness etc , try zargorak as it is a local beer and same as carlsberg ..................banski han is a great traditional mehana down bottom end of town , taxi drive really .... agree a price first though and only pay that ....... and remeber when i old style mehanas .....keep ya head still when ordering or answering questions to waitor ..as shaking head ( side ways )means yes and vice versa
Chris will ride with you , pay him in beer tokens or entry fee to oxygen one of the night clubs
skiers r snow lovers o i welcome them
Chris wi
Chris_Malone - Dec 29, 2009 - 11:39 PM
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Nice end to your post there winter - think you must be as drunk as me. Full meal and booze at chilli bar just cost me ten lev and I'm hammered. damn apricot rakia... either that or just been boozing way too much!
snowlover1 - Dec 30, 2009 - 12:49 PM
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Chris I have been following your update's... Good stuff.
Can I ask if the 7k run back in to town is open? and do you know why the upper slopes are closed? and when they open? Me and some mates arrive on Saturday.
Cheers
Chris_Malone - Dec 30, 2009 - 01:01 PM
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The ski road back to town is open, although just now it's a bit sketchy towards the bottom from what i've heard (I've only gone to the middle gondola station as I dont fancy wrecking my board).
Not really sure why the top is closed this week - was open for the first two weeks of the season so I can only imagine they're saving the snow for something (hopefully to get the park built). It has been a bit windy at times but not overly so and not every day so hopefully once the new year crowd leaves it will be back open.
Chris_Malone - Dec 30, 2009 - 02:08 PM
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just checked the lift status and all lifts now open. It's gonna be -13 degrees C at base station on sunday night so bring your thermals!
DXRAZOR - Dec 30, 2009 - 02:13 PM
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Good job on being Bansko liveupdate chris. I'm goin to have to buy you a rakiya or 3 in chillis or harrys.
Cheers mate
dx
winterfunman - Dec 30, 2009 - 02:55 PM
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Lifts were closed chris due to high winds ......... so stop farting and we can all ride all the time ..hahhaha
winterfunman - Dec 30, 2009 - 03:00 PM
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DXRazor you cheap skate ...... local raki is free in most mehanas ......buy him zargorka
vincecarr - Dec 30, 2009 - 03:21 PM
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Chris_Malone wrote:
Full meal and booze at chilli bar just cost me ten lev
Whereabouts is Chilli's please mate? Bearing in mind I've only been to Bansko once!
I'm out there with a group of 7 in total, 30 Jan - 6 Feb, mixed group of skiers and snowboarders, be nice to meet up with some of you folks given the opportunity!
DXRAZOR - Dec 30, 2009 - 03:37 PM
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Kk i'll give chris a choice... Including zargorka. I mean it won't empty my wallet
bullet85 - Dec 30, 2009 - 07:12 PM
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vincecarr, we are going out on the same and coming back the same day as you? where you flying from and staying?
im gonna try and find all the good places to go in first couple of days, what about the clubs called 'place pigalle' and 'relax'? lol
winterfunman - Dec 30, 2009 - 10:26 PM
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oxygen is owned by a fellow friend ..........chico red off TB
Chris_Malone - Dec 30, 2009 - 10:37 PM
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vincecarr wrote:
Chris_Malone wrote:
Full meal and booze at chilli bar just cost me ten lev
Whereabouts is Chilli's please mate? Bearing in mind I've only been to Bansko once!
I'm out there with a group of 7 in total, 30 Jan - 6 Feb, mixed group of skiers and snowboarders, be nice to meet up with some of you folks given the opportunity!
It's on the same street as the Irish pub, about 200m down the hill (past the play park where I enjoy playing on the swings and offering kids sweets) haha.
They also do nice apricot rakia and the hostess woman is the most amazing waitress i've ever had.
Bullet - never heard of those two clubs - it tends to be amnesia or oxygen that mos folk go to, although I've heard the crowd at amnesia can be a bit funny and fond of ryhipnol of that's what you're into....
winterfunman - Dec 30, 2009 - 11:01 PM
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dont mention ryhipnol or sidget will be over like a shot hahaha ....... mixing with the locals and drewl.ing over the local waitress shame on you chris 
Chris_Malone - Dec 30, 2009 - 11:13 PM
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haha - i actually meant she's a good waitress... she's got a son thats about 20 so not really my cup of tea but you knock yourself out winter haha
vincecarr - Dec 31, 2009 - 01:29 PM
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Chris_Malone wrote:
It's on the same street as the Irish pub, about 200m down the hill (past the play park where I enjoy playing on the swings and offering kids sweets) haha.
Not sure I'm any the wiser, as I'm not sure where the Irish pub is - where would I go from say the gondola?
vincecarr - Dec 31, 2009 - 01:31 PM
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bullet85 wrote:
vincecarr, we are going out on the same and coming back the same day as you? where you flying from and staying?
Flying from Heathrow, and staying in a couple of apartments (Ash's plus one other) at the Kandahar. You?
Chris_Malone - Dec 31, 2009 - 01:42 PM
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It's near the Kandahar... best to ask someone in Harry's Bar (you'll probably see me in there)
vincecarr - Dec 31, 2009 - 02:55 PM
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Chris_Malone wrote:
It's near the Kandahar... best to ask someone in Harry's Bar (you'll probably see me in there)
I'll probably just ask Ash - cheers for the info though, be nice to try a few other places this trip!
Chris_Malone - Dec 31, 2009 - 03:14 PM
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Yeah, If it's the same Ash that's attached to Harry's bar and Method (or used to be) then it's likely to be the same crowd. Pop in and say hi anyway, there are plenty places to try.
winterfunman - Dec 31, 2009 - 05:34 PM
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chris it is ...a guy with a silly face beard....
stevengeelan - Jan 01, 2010 - 11:20 AM
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Just booked a week in Bansko in February. Staying at Lion hotel. Can't wait!
winterfunman - Jan 01, 2010 - 11:38 AM
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Good man , some one buy him a zargorka.... you will have a blast mate
Chris_Malone - Jan 01, 2010 - 11:51 AM
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Bansko fireworks were the most spectacular thing i've ever seen last night. Slightly dangerous, but amazing nonetheless.
winterfunman - Jan 01, 2010 - 12:06 PM
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hahahah no safety what so ever it so good lol , they are good though mate ......happy new year dude see ya sooooner than you may think
Chris_Malone - Jan 01, 2010 - 12:18 PM
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haha one literally just missed me! happy new year dude
winterfunman - Jan 01, 2010 - 12:38 PM
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just trying to sort jan flight etc as i type
DXRAZOR - Jan 02, 2010 - 08:56 PM
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What's the snow like chris? It looks like it's running out?!
Chris_Malone - Jan 03, 2010 - 05:43 AM
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Yeah it's been pretty poor but I hear it was snowing up the mountain yesterday and last night. Webcams look promising today and its supposed to be about -10 so I'm going up now to see.
Winterfunman you better bring some powpow! See if your theory works!
Chris_Malone - Jan 03, 2010 - 05:43 AM
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http://www.banskoski.com/?page=bansko-l ... anguage=en webcams
DXRAZOR - Jan 03, 2010 - 06:30 AM
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I have them on a perma-link. The cams look good ontop a bit weak lower down
winterfunman - Jan 03, 2010 - 11:06 AM
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ride the chairs to the very very top , turn right of the top chair ...hike 58m , ride down the right side , come back on half way down and join near where the snow park ios ...great fun on fresh pow .......
Chris_Malone - Jan 04, 2010 - 08:58 AM
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snow was good yesterday. and looks decent today - it's really clear too. Dont think as much fell as forecast though. Boo!
MissBint37 - Jan 04, 2010 - 11:38 AM
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T minus 2 1/2 weeks til I roll into town...
so....who's going to look after me and take me drinking haha
Chris_Malone - Jan 04, 2010 - 11:55 AM
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Since seasonaires are poor it should be you taking us for drinks! haha
winterfunman - Jan 04, 2010 - 03:39 PM
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she may take you to heaven if your a lucky boi and missy i have put poster up to warn all the locals of your impending arrival ..... who knows i may show you round myself ??????/
MissBint37 - Jan 04, 2010 - 04:09 PM
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Yer I was wondering if you were gonna get your ass over there that week!
Warning the locals eh......am I really that bad?!!
And Chris, I just spent £500 on a dog for ski boi so I need the drinks buying for me!
winterfunman - Jan 04, 2010 - 04:12 PM
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£500 on him lol ...must be love ...can i come on the hen party as they are so much more fun than stag nights ....... lets start planning .....whos in for the hen night ???
who'sin for the stag party ??? who wants seperate nights so we can go on both ???
HEN: WFM
STAG: WFM
BOTH: WFM
MissBint37 - Jan 04, 2010 - 04:16 PM
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Hmm I think there's a looooooooong way to go
I'm not counting my chickens me and men always ends in disaster! Things are Ok-ish but not totally right 
I'm too soft is why I did it, he said he was going to pay towards the beagle, whether he does or not remains to be seen!
Chris_Malone - Jan 04, 2010 - 04:21 PM
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£500 towards a dog? you must be barking mad! .... and with that I shall log off in shame haha.
winterfunman - Jan 04, 2010 - 04:35 PM
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you could of adopted one of the lone stray dogs in bansko missy .....and i dont mean chris
MissBint37 - Jan 04, 2010 - 04:40 PM
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It's not my dog...and he had his heart set on another beagle.
I've never seen anyone so heartbroken was horrific tbh, just hope Holly (new dog) makes him happy again
satlee - Jan 04, 2010 - 06:01 PM
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Hi all,
Me and Missus are flying out in 12 days, can't wait. Not touch snow since last March!!
So where are the best bits to ride on a powder day and just as much on an icy day?
How is the park?
Mav
mrsounds - Jan 05, 2010 - 12:20 AM
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also coming out on the 16th jan for a week
Chris_Malone - Jan 05, 2010 - 02:30 AM
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satlee wrote:
Hi all,
Me and Missus are flying out in 12 days, can't wait. Not touch snow since last March!!
So where are the best bits to ride on a powder day and just as much on an icy day?
How is the park?
Mav
The park isnt built yet. there's a box at the bottom of Chalin Valog (allegedly) although I've yet to find it. Hopefully there'll be a powder day when you're out and as winterfunan said, top of the mountain, swing a right and you'll be good!
ThomasYaxley - Jan 05, 2010 - 11:12 AM
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Got back a couple of days ago, snow wasnt great but it was still probably the best holiday ive ever had.
Couple of vids to follow when uploaded to youtube!
will16valver - Jan 05, 2010 - 12:52 PM
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Fly out on the 9th.... i hope the forecasts are incorrect and there is plenty of fresh snow
ThomasYaxley - Jan 05, 2010 - 12:55 PM
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Ok ladies and gents heres a couple of vids to whet your appetites....
Photo collage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPsBabXSxqA
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe8xk0rdpzU
winterfunman - Jan 05, 2010 - 02:22 PM
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ThomasYaxley glad you enjoyed mt second home and my hill lol
ThomasYaxley - Jan 05, 2010 - 02:59 PM
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Cheers dude, had a wicked time!
satlee - Jan 05, 2010 - 06:07 PM
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Sweet, go high, turn right, ride
Stu
k2chris - Jan 05, 2010 - 06:48 PM
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i'll be arriving on saturday for my first trip to bansko. I cant wait
kriss - Jan 05, 2010 - 07:09 PM
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feck is that the gondola que like everyday ??
ThomasYaxley - Jan 05, 2010 - 07:24 PM
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Maybe, i only had the video camera on me for one day and it happens to be when the queue was huge. Much shorter every other day.
winterfunman - Jan 05, 2010 - 07:34 PM
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gondola queue is alot bigger of late as borovets has zero snow , so as bansko has sh1t loads more cannons and natural snow at the o , they are bussing ppl in from borovets , plus there are a large set of greeks and russkis come over too ......... jump in a taxi with a few , agree a price then get driven up to shilingari ...avoid gondola and first chair
Chris_Malone - Jan 05, 2010 - 09:06 PM
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Just an update. A bunch of snow fell today in the town and its looking good up the mountain from what I hear. Heading up on the first gondola tm.
Yeah, the gondola has been manic of late due to pamporovno and borovets being shut and Christmas and New Year tourists.
The real problem is the lifts - they've been closing chairs left, right and centre due to high winds so often large parts of the mountain have been inaccessible at the busiest time of the season. I cant wait till the weather gets better and the tourists leave. Still... Powder morning tomorrow so happy days.
kriss - Jan 05, 2010 - 11:39 PM
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im over on the 23rd fingers crossed for good snow, and non so busy chairs !!!!
winterfunman - Jan 06, 2010 - 03:14 PM
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missbint is out there then to kriss
Chris_Malone - Jan 06, 2010 - 03:15 PM
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you still trying to pimp her out winter? FFS! haha
winterfunman - Jan 06, 2010 - 03:22 PM
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hahahah noooooo , just in case he wanta to ride with others , although she is doing a performance course with www.snowboardcoach.co.uk ...have you found a new place yet ???? have you read my post on TB too
DXRAZOR - Jan 06, 2010 - 04:04 PM
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1 more day at work left, Friday off to sort my gear then I fly on sat lunchtime. I wish this snow waited a few weeks. I banned myself from riding uk because I will break something before bansko. There is a good looking wall at bottom of my gnarly street (really steep and very narrow!). Any way back on topic bansko on sat night, look for me and our lass on slopes I'll have a scuk sticker on back of my lid and some lime coloured anon gog's.
Chris you want a night on Monday night. Have a few beers?
Chris_Malone - Jan 06, 2010 - 04:21 PM
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Yeah winter, saw it and replied. I've emailed ash about having a chat about instructor course next year so I might bump into her anyway if she's hanging with him.
DXRAZOR - not chance I'd spot you at random with all the Ruskies here at the moment. However, Monday night is pub crawl night with the chalets if you guys fancy it!
winterfunman - Jan 06, 2010 - 04:26 PM
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What night isnt a pub crawl hummmmm , yep im looking at doing 10 week course next year too , i could save you alot on ya rooom then , you can pay me to share my pad...sp-k when im over ...make a plan , and get your pool up to scratch
Chris_Malone - Jan 06, 2010 - 04:30 PM
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cool, I'm not 100% im doing it yet. need to really get my riding down this season so I'm good enough. then it'll be hard saving for a year. but I really wanna do it.
winterfunman - Jan 06, 2010 - 04:33 PM
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we shall tall , then giv ash an i o u when we get him drunk .....plan
Chris_Malone - Jan 06, 2010 - 04:47 PM
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haha deal.
MissBint37 - Jan 07, 2010 - 10:31 AM
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That's why I'm doing the performance course, to get me ready for my level 2.....
Teaching on dryslope is killing me already haha.....
Hoping to have it by the end of 2010!
The performance course is only in the mornings so if anyone wants to ride in the afternoon all good
And as for apres, well bar crawls I would have thought were mandatory!
And I'm not as much of a man eater as WFM makes out....I'm not really that dangerous!
Chris_Malone - Jan 07, 2010 - 10:51 AM
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yeah, give us a shout when you're out, although I work afternoons so cant go riding them I'm afraid.
vincecarr - Jan 07, 2010 - 12:15 PM
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MissBint37 wrote:
That's why I'm doing the performance course, to get me ready for my level 2.....
Teaching on dryslope is killing me already haha.....
Hoping to have it by the end of 2010!
The performance course is cracking - I did it last season, it brought my riding on in leaps and bounds, you'll have a great time.
Chris_Malone - Jan 07, 2010 - 12:17 PM
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who are you doing it with? Ash or Method?
MissBint37 - Jan 07, 2010 - 12:43 PM
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Ash/Snowboardcoach, staying in Ash's apartment
Chris_Malone - Jan 07, 2010 - 01:01 PM
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cool. when is it? I was gonna do the freestyle course in March but I'm wondering whether performance would be more beneficial?
MissBint37 - Jan 07, 2010 - 01:17 PM
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last week in jan but there are about 4 courses running this winter
winterfunman - Jan 07, 2010 - 07:01 PM
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chris you said you WORK in the afternoooon .... you not up before 5 pm lol ...and she isnt a real man eat / shes dating a skier ( so only half man lol)
MissBint37 - Jan 08, 2010 - 01:02 AM
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heyyyy stop slagging of my skiier he is lovley...and not THAT gay 
he does also own like 4 snowboards!
vincecarr - Jan 08, 2010 - 10:19 AM
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MissBint37 wrote:
Ash/Snowboardcoach, staying in Ash's apartment
Don't trash it, I'll be in there the week after you
vincecarr - Jan 08, 2010 - 10:24 AM
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Chris_Malone wrote:
cool. when is it? I was gonna do the freestyle course in March but I'm wondering whether performance would be more beneficial?
It depends on your riding, if you're at BASI 1 or higher standard then you might not benefit so much from the performance course, but lower than that and you probably will. It'll break your riding right down and rebuild it properly so that by the end you'll be a much better rider (technically) and it'll set you up properly for any other courses (freestyle, off-piste etc.) you you decide to do.
It'll also make you more critical of others - you'll happily start pointing out the failings of others as you're watching them while you're on the chairlifts
Chris_Malone - Jan 08, 2010 - 10:28 AM
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hmm... what to do, what to do.... I've already booked the time off work for the freestyle so I dunno! argh!
skinnedelbows - Jan 08, 2010 - 12:22 PM
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Thinking about coming out for the "Snowboard Coach Week" performance course 20th-28th March, just got to sort out the cash. I got my BASI1 with Ash about a year ago and have been teaching on dendix since, trouble is with constantly teaching beginners I feel that I've become a master of side slipping but my general riding has suffered a bit,or maybe I've just hit a plateau, anyway want to get that back on track and move forward again. Can totally recommend the performance courses, did one at MK before doing my BASI and it really sorted my riding out.
MissBint37 - Jan 08, 2010 - 01:03 PM
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At least you can ride the dendix, I teach on it and I can hardly turn on it....bad times!
I'm sure whatever level you will get stuff out of the course you can always improve your riding. I am BASI1 and am OK on snow, but I still think I will get a lot out of the course
DXRAZOR - Jan 08, 2010 - 03:41 PM
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Packing my bags now. Flights from Manchester not delayed yet, all is looking good for tomorrow apart fron M62 Over the tops. Anyone from down there? What's it like?
winterfunman - Jan 08, 2010 - 03:45 PM
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Just make sure ASH has some space left on this course for that date ...hes mega busy and getting booked up fast too
winterfunman - Jan 08, 2010 - 03:46 PM
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missbint if you just learn where the secret chair is you will be happy
DXRAZOR - Jan 09, 2010 - 12:56 PM
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In manchester airport now, my least favourite place during my hol.
skinnedelbows - Jan 09, 2010 - 01:29 PM
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MissBint37 wrote:
At least you can ride the dendix, I teach on it and I can hardly turn on it....bad times!
Took me a while to be honest, it really sorts out your technique. When I first approched the slope about some part time work they said fine but come down for a few sessions to get the hang of it, my first 6 hours were nightmare.....couldn't turn spent a lot of time on my a**e. Dont worry it'll come good with more time on it. Coaching from Ash and the team will help tons as well.
Meant to be teaching tomorrow, the slope will be lovely covered in snow really looking forward to having a ride on it but irony is because of the snow/ice not sure I can get there.
Let me know how you get on. Just emailed Ash to say I def want to come so hopeful there are still places on the end of March course.
DXRAZOR - Jan 09, 2010 - 03:07 PM
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Wooo flight delayed around 2.5 hours so far.
winterfunman - Jan 09, 2010 - 03:12 PM
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man at least your heading some where thou....who u flying with ??? you may get a food voucher soon lol
Chris_Malone - Jan 09, 2010 - 05:40 PM
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skinnedelbows wrote:
MissBint37 wrote:
At least you can ride the dendix, I teach on it and I can hardly turn on it....bad times!
Took me a while to be honest, it really sorts out your technique. When I first approched the slope about some part time work they said fine but come down for a few sessions to get the hang of it, my first 6 hours were nightmare.....couldn't turn spent a lot of time on my a**e. Dont worry it'll come good with more time on it. Coaching from Ash and the team will help tons as well.
Meant to be teaching tomorrow, the slope will be lovely covered in snow really looking forward to having a ride on it but irony is because of the snow/ice not sure I can get there.
Let me know how you get on. Just emailed Ash to say I def want to come so hopeful there are still places on the end of March course.
I learned on Dendix and I reckon its the best to learn on as you have to have your technique sorted or you will stack every time. As soon as I got on snow I was like ""Oh! Im in Heaven!
DXRAZOR - Jan 09, 2010 - 06:00 PM
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Still in uk! Flight was due to leave at 15:25 now due to leave at 19:05! The plane is on route from France as I type. It's going to land a quick load and off we go according to helpdesk.
The flight is with monarch chartered never again will I use monarch or Manchester. at least Newcastle tell you why and when delays happen. Here at manchester we have to hunt them to get a reason!
skinnedelbows - Jan 09, 2010 - 06:24 PM
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Chris_Malone wrote:
I learned on Dendix and I reckon its the best to learn on as you have to have your technique sorted or you will stack every time. As soon as I got on snow I was like ""Oh! Im in Heaven!
So did I, then i didn't ride it for a while and my technique got lazy on snow so my re-introduction to it was painful!
MissBint37 - Jan 10, 2010 - 01:01 PM
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skinnedelbows wrote:
Chris_Malone wrote:
I learned on Dendix and I reckon its the best to learn on as you have to have your technique sorted or you will stack every time. As soon as I got on snow I was like ""Oh! Im in Heaven!
So did I, then i didn't ride it for a while and my technique got lazy on snow so my re-introduction to it was painful!
Snap, I also learnt on the diamond death but then gave up riding it in favour of the white stuff.
Most of the teaching is on snowflex and that is ok, I can turn on that!....but the main slope at Sheffield is dendix so occasionally I have to do lessons on there usually sideslipping down myself... telling other people how to turn on it when I can't haha
winterfunman - Jan 10, 2010 - 01:22 PM
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BACK TO THE TOPIC .....all lifts and tracks open now ( shown on official web site , althou i have been told shiligarnik isnt running ) so happy times are restored
MissBint37 - Jan 10, 2010 - 01:29 PM
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So WFM are you going to make it out when I'm there then???
...... less than 2 weeks
winterfunman - Jan 10, 2010 - 01:42 PM
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who knows lol , just looking at various places , with various mates etc
Chris_Malone - Jan 10, 2010 - 03:54 PM
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Winter, I must correct you.. Shili was open - just the secret lift wasnt.
Top was way too icy but I managed to claim 3 runs in Chalin Valog on my own - was sweet and there's even a little kicker at the bottom.
need more snow but good to see the top back open.
winterfunman - Jan 10, 2010 - 04:08 PM
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my source ( a women lol ) must of got her lifts wrong ........... but www.banskoski.com also said it was shili ....but hey your my man on the ground hahahaha ...ice is great to ride , stright line it and pray more snow is coming :+)
kriss - Jan 10, 2010 - 09:10 PM
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keep updating this guys as im checking it daily
winterfunman - Jan 10, 2010 - 09:16 PM
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hahaah my man on the ground will
bullet85 - Jan 10, 2010 - 09:55 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUdocPItSTU
they normally update it daily, gives you an idea of the snow conditions
Chris_Malone - Jan 11, 2010 - 09:58 AM
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Who celebrates a "name day"?
Anyway I wont be up the mountain for the next two days as i'm working, but then I should be up five days in a row as I'm off for my birthday!
There's not a cloud in the sky today and although it was cold last night, no snow to speak of. poor show. it's all stuck in the UK.
kriss - Jan 11, 2010 - 04:43 PM
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how accurate is this ?
http://twitpic.com/wsox4
winterfunman - Jan 11, 2010 - 04:51 PM
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well its bansko lol , not sure how much fell , over to chris
Chris_Malone - Jan 11, 2010 - 05:08 PM
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Yeah, It probably is bansko, but not this season!
winterfunman - Jan 11, 2010 - 07:17 PM
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you may of missed it chris when you were WORKING
Chris_Malone - Jan 11, 2010 - 07:24 PM
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haha, I check webcams and look out the window on days I'm working. Saving my sickdays for powder mornings cough cough.
winterfunman - Jan 11, 2010 - 07:31 PM
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which apartment /hotel you moving too ...closer to harrys lol
Chris_Malone - Jan 11, 2010 - 07:45 PM
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looks like New Inn although It aint sorted yet.
winterfunman - Jan 11, 2010 - 08:41 PM
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The restaurant where run 5and 10 meet was burnt down last night ppl , appears to be an accident .....will update as and when
Chris_Malone - Jan 11, 2010 - 08:54 PM
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sh1t! It wasnt me! I was blazing (no pun intended!), but at bashbar
vincecarr - Jan 12, 2010 - 10:50 AM
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Is that the main one at Shili? Where they do all the grilling and with the big salad bar outside?
Chris_Malone - Jan 12, 2010 - 10:58 AM
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dunno... I dont even own a piste map anymore!
vincecarr - Jan 12, 2010 - 02:28 PM
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To be fair, after a couple of days there you don't really need one anymore! And I had to look at a piste map to check the location WFM was talking about - the slope numbers don't make them particularly memorable!
Chris_Malone - Jan 12, 2010 - 02:32 PM
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nope... this is why i binned the piste map. found my fav spots and I dont care what number they are haha.
will16valver - Jan 12, 2010 - 03:31 PM
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it was the small one up near 5 and 10 (the two blues together).... did some damage to the drag lift next to it too.BTW Boarding on snow is the sh1t!!!!!! i dont wanna go home and go back on dryslopes
MissBint37 - Jan 15, 2010 - 10:20 AM
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8 days............ please snow please snow!!!
kriss - Jan 15, 2010 - 12:43 PM
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haha SNAP !!
I keep looking at the webcam etc everyday the loser I am !
winterfunman - Jan 16, 2010 - 01:05 PM
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i have a pub map instead
DXRAZOR - Jan 17, 2010 - 02:34 AM
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Just got back now. A thread will follow.
winterfunman - Jan 17, 2010 - 12:31 PM
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Sounds ominous!!!!! DXRAZOR
DXRAZOR - Jan 17, 2010 - 06:09 PM
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Great week in bansko, a bit icy on first days on some runs. On wed it snowed all day and we got into the small trees first thing. Mainly did the pistes but the lift lines and trees where great! I'll be back in march.
The emerald hotel is good but I would try others next time I go or maybe an apartment
liggins - Jan 24, 2010 - 08:08 PM
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Can anyone who's out there give a snow update? I'll be there friday..! save some powder for me
winterfunman - Jan 24, 2010 - 10:11 PM
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missbint arrived yesterday and chris seems to of gone missing ( or his internet connection has) look on webcams on www.banskoski.com
skinnedelbows - Jan 24, 2010 - 10:35 PM
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winterfunman wrote:
missbint arrived yesterday and chris seems to of gone missing
Are you suggesting that there's a connection?
Snowscreen - Jan 27, 2010 - 10:45 PM
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staying in the Lion hotel 27th feb, where to watch the carling cup final at 5pm bulgarian time on the 28th?????
friendly pub?
happy end?
looking for somewhere not too far from the hotel really as we'll finish at 4 and dump our stuff back at the hotel
Chris_Malone - Jan 28, 2010 - 01:00 PM
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Harry's bar and the irish are good shouts. also the lyons pub if you fancy being with some rowdy english haha. most places will be showing it so dont stress. although the happy end might happily relieve you of a bit more cash than the other places going by what i've heard.
Chris_Malone - Jan 28, 2010 - 01:04 PM
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skinnedelbows wrote:
winterfunman wrote:
missbint arrived yesterday and chris seems to of gone missing
Are you suggesting that there's a connection?
haha, good one. i'd gone missing as i've been too busy shredding/drinking to come online. back at work now for a few days so wasting more time on here. it's not snowed properly for the past three or four days but the town's getting a very light dusting just now so hopefully that continues all night and the mountain gets dumped on like a cheap ho!
I'm also off work next week so dont be expecting updates haha. have to make the most of it! banskoski.com is a good bet for the webcams and you can also use this really handy web app called google to find snow reports! haha
DXRAZOR - Jan 28, 2010 - 02:17 PM
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Good one chris. Those small trees to the right are great I loved them then I went into the big trees about half way found a few good runs through them. Like I said earlier I'll be back a few time in coming years, starting in this march
dub_boarder - Jan 28, 2010 - 02:38 PM
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Just seen the forecast and a decent dump is expected on Tuesday, the day after I arrive for a month See you soon Chris
Chris_Malone - Jan 28, 2010 - 02:48 PM
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well you'll be glad to know its still snowing in town... about an cm so far but a good start... keep it up please!
dub_boarder - Jan 28, 2010 - 03:22 PM
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Have a quick look at this Chris:
http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Bansko/6day/bot
Chris_Malone - Jan 28, 2010 - 03:40 PM
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great scot! if this transpires it shall be amazing! I'm off from saturday for 9 days so sweet jehova's testies please let it happen!
winterfunman - Jan 28, 2010 - 05:45 PM
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chris i told you the snow was coming ....... and chris we have a boycott on jj's cos he sacked the two good staff , so dont let me catch you in there lol.......hows missy binty ..is she behaving ?
Chris_Malone - Jan 28, 2010 - 06:35 PM
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where's jjs? jj murphys? ive never been... Kiro sacked my mates from the kitchen and took on two bulgys too. bollocks. im up for fresh pow tomorrow. first gondola biatch!
winterfunman - Jan 28, 2010 - 06:39 PM
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First gondola after lunch maybe
Chris_Malone - Jan 28, 2010 - 06:58 PM
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nah, working at 12 as per usual so need to be up before all the plebs!
liggins - Jan 28, 2010 - 07:06 PM
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I'll be in bankso tomorrow, I'll keep an eye out for you all. Note to self, look out for man in white goggles
winterfunman - Jan 28, 2010 - 07:14 PM
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half the world has white goggles lol , and liggins chris didnt mean you were a pleb did you chris hummmmmmmm plebs keep me in the manor i have come to be accustomes so be polite to plebs
liggins - Jan 28, 2010 - 08:09 PM
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I didn't think he was calling me a pleb.. well untill now!
winterfunman - Jan 28, 2010 - 09:01 PM
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or maybe pleb in scottish means good friend / riding bud etc etc 
Chris_Malone - Jan 29, 2010 - 09:52 AM
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haha, unfortunately plebs dont pay my wages winter! haha. the folk that pay my wages are more like pricks.... but that's a different story.
Liggins, no, by plebs I meant skiers/bladers/other people who get in my way and ruin my fun. so hopefully you dont fall into that category!
MissBint37 - Jan 29, 2010 - 07:14 PM
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Yes I am behaving, only have eyes for my ski boi right now so I've been very good despite being hit on by a couple of randomers!
Was nice to meet you chris all be it briefly I haven't seen you since!
winterfunman - Jan 29, 2010 - 07:41 PM
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hes usually WORKING hahahahahaha , damn my ribs hurt every time i say that , nah hes usually in a gutter drunk ......... winghiung about no one taking his foreign currency ( well scottish money hahahaha ) see ya soon missi and see you soon chrissi
Chris_Malone - Jan 30, 2010 - 09:09 AM
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Winter why all this mystique about when you're actually coming out? i thought youd be here by now. 16cm of pow to fall on mon, 10 on tue. and I'm off all this week so no doubt i'll be about at Harrys again.
winterfunman - Jan 30, 2010 - 10:04 AM
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I have alot of work commitment at the mo , definately there march 4 till 16 but trying and i mean trying to fit a long sneaky weekend out there again soon too ........ but also have to fit it in with space in my apartment ..... dont think guest wud like me turning up and sharing
burgs333 - Jan 31, 2010 - 11:26 PM
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hey guys there are 3 of us going to bansko in on 13th of march but the 2 im going with dont like to drink so if anyone is out there at the same time and want to have a laugh and hook up please pm me
winterfunman - Feb 01, 2010 - 04:55 PM
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chris is ya man for drinkin sessions hes a leg end sorry legend
Chris_Malone - Feb 01, 2010 - 05:04 PM
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already on it winter haha.
liggins - Feb 01, 2010 - 06:17 PM
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so where are the good drinking spots then? I'm currently in the friendly bar, seems like lots of english drink go there
winterfunman - Feb 01, 2010 - 06:29 PM
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bash bar
harrys bar
friendly bar
i drink in the banski han with bulg ppl i know / locals
liggins - Feb 01, 2010 - 06:34 PM
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so where are the good drinking spots then? I'm currently in the friendly bar, seems like lots of english drink go there
winterfunman - Feb 08, 2010 - 10:31 PM
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Waste deep pow in Bansko now and approx 20cm in the town to
scoman - Feb 13, 2010 - 01:28 PM
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Just booked flights for round two of Bansko action this season 27 feb till 4th march. Need to get these legs in shape for back country course in March.
Was last out on opening day of season, should be pretty mad being able to slide all the way back into town. What is that run like? are there alot of flats?
Snowscreen - Feb 13, 2010 - 04:48 PM
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I'm out on the 27th aswell
skiroad wise, check this vid of it
http://www.skivideos.co.uk/view/118/bansko-ski-road/
a few flattish spots but most of its cool if you mantain speed
winterfunman - Feb 14, 2010 - 10:57 AM
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Ski road is fun , just wait as late as poss, ride it under the flood lights , but be warned alot of random bulgarians stop with no warning for chats and a smoke in the middle of the ski road .... you can see most o the flat pieces coming up in advance so flat out all the way , have fun
stevengeelan - Feb 14, 2010 - 10:29 PM
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This time next week I'll be in Bansko. Cant wait! This will be the longest week at work
polo - Feb 14, 2010 - 11:54 PM
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Lucky beggar. I've got another 3 long hard working weeks ahead before I'm there.
dane_stone - Feb 24, 2010 - 03:55 PM
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Hey all whats the weather looking like in Bansko at the moment I've seen it's warming up a bit. A week and a half till i'm out there so finger crossed there plenty of snow. Chris get doing the snow dance to the gods and make it snow
stew-t - Feb 24, 2010 - 04:13 PM
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I too fly out on the 27th, Gat to Sof. 13:10 flight time.
winterfunman - Feb 24, 2010 - 06:23 PM
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its been snowing lightly on a night of late , and i kleep getting my daily e mail snow reports ........ good base etc at the mo and cold on a night and cannons etc are been used too , topping snow up
winterfunman - Feb 24, 2010 - 06:24 PM
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polo wrote:
Lucky beggar. I've got another 3 long hard working weeks ahead before I'm there.
stop it my ribs are hurting ..hard working
polo - Feb 24, 2010 - 08:37 PM
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winterfunman wrote:
Cheeky b... i'll get your arse in the orchards and make you sweat.
winterfunman - Feb 24, 2010 - 09:32 PM
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Ypu will do no such thing boyo 
Ashnewnes - Feb 25, 2010 - 12:34 AM
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crackin to see load of people coming out.......should be a good couple of weeks. Anyone fancy a beer then gimme us a shout on the snowboard Coach email below.
snow is ok a little bit last night but getting warm for the next few days and the freezin level creepin to about 2k metres so will be a bit slushy.....which is all good.....better than ice.
Next week is lookin a bit colder so see what happens. Still fun to ride tho
We're just finishing off the level 2 gap course with the guys so cant drink too much in the evenings........but then in 2 weeks time.....god help the town when 15 people release 10 weeks worth of hard work
winterfunman - Feb 25, 2010 - 07:23 PM
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Bloooody hell a same reply to an e mail and your on here man , you so have to much time on ya hands i nave added up my zargorak token fund credit you owe me 6 barrels of zargorka hahah ....... see you next week , and if your working evenings i will have your beer too
6 days to go and counting whoooo hoo 
Snowscreen - Mar 01, 2010 - 03:07 PM
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Hi all
snow was a little sticky and slower today, but soft so that was cool
Staying in the lion, had some rain this afternoon assoon as you hit the ski road home, quite light rain but it carried on for a while, stopped now
managed to board the ski road all the way down without having to unstrap and skate though so its still pretty good
snows nice and soft which is cool, could do with a cold night though imo, doesnt look like it'll be tonight.
a couple of patches on some runs, red 8 and 1 or 2 others but nothing bad at all
Had a great 2 days so far!! and saw man utd win the cup in the friendly pub while having a great pizza so happy days
sorry only a quick update but so far its been really good and no real problems with snow cover, still plenty to get about on and easy to cut through as its soft
runs 3 and 11 at the top closed today due to high winds
Snowscreen - Mar 01, 2010 - 03:22 PM
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Taken today
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n215 ... G_1797.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n215 ... G_1800.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n215 ... G_1803.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n215 ... G_1810.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n215 ... G_1812.jpg
polo - Mar 01, 2010 - 03:52 PM
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Much appreciated Snowscreen. Fingers crossed for a fresh dump soon.
Nice pics too.
winterfunman - Mar 01, 2010 - 05:06 PM
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deja vue i just read all that on talkbansko hahaha snowscreen
Snowscreen - Mar 03, 2010 - 02:11 PM
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lol thought I may aswell copy and paste for everyone!
Nightmare yesterday though!!! Mountain Rescue job, otherhalf was on a private group lesson of 4 ppl and coming down the end of blue 5 I think it was where it joins to another run, a bulgarian boarder came flying down a red out of control and instead of turning just leant back so the nose of his board came up and he lost control.
Went crashing straight into my otherhalf, I was on another slope but apparently she rolled 3 times and somehow her foot came out of her snowboard boot.... it was just left in the binding. Really weird as her boot was done up very tightly aswell.
Instructor called mountain rescue and for some reason the rest of the group let the bloke who caused the accident go........ I got there a few minutes later and was far from happy that they hadnt kept hold of him
Mountain rescue got her on a skidoo and took her to the gondola where I then went down to the medical centre with her, 2 quick x-rays confirmed no breaks and just a sprained ankle.
Rang my insurance – Lloyds bank who do it through Axa, they were helpful and it meant I just had to pay the excess on the policy of £40 to the Bulgarian medical centre.
Just aswell we had insurance as the skidoo ride alone would have cost £200 nevermind the rest,
She’s had a rest today and stuck with R.I.C.E. now has a nice bruise in a weird line on the side of her foot.
DXRAZOR - Mar 03, 2010 - 02:27 PM
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I saw some right tool's when I was there. The blood wagons never stopped cruising round I guess I was lucky
Snowscreen - Mar 03, 2010 - 02:36 PM
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you're not far wrong, saw some nasty 'accidents' if you could call them that today aswell, people cutting others up and just not giving way! just aswell the bulgarian guy wasn't around when I got to the scene of the accident really
saw one young girl go over on her ski's, no-one hit her but she was crying and no1 even bothered to stop, she must have been about 8 and from the lift we just saw people carry on past her
On the plus side here's some of todays pics
clear sky at the top but you can see the cloud below covering all of the town
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n215 ... G_1883.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n215 ... G_1929.jpg
No wind today so got some good shots at the top
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n215 ... G_1902.jpg
Did the ski road early at midday so I could meet the otherhalf for lunch as she had a days rest after the accident, pic taken half way down the ski road near the cheap bar
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n215 ... G_1962.jpg
The foot
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n215 ... G_1963.jpg
winterfunman - Mar 03, 2010 - 05:57 PM
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10cm of fresh pow last night , light snow forcast for sunday and heavier on mon tues weds whooooo nearly packed and set off in t - 8 hrs
polo - Mar 03, 2010 - 06:12 PM
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winterfunman wrote:
10cm of fresh pow last night , light snow forcast for sunday and heavier on mon tues weds whooooo nearly packed and set off in t - 8 hrs
I hope you're not giving me false hope on some nice fresh powder days...
How long you there for wfm?
winterfunman - Mar 03, 2010 - 07:58 PM
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GO TOMMORW AND FLIGHT BOOKED TO COME BACK ON 16TH , BUT I MAY STAY AND LET THE FAMILY COME BACK IF THERE A BIG DUMP AGAIN AS LAST YEAR
stew-t - Mar 08, 2010 - 08:10 AM
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i'm back also. had a fantastic week. often the last on the mountain, including the heavy rain/hailstone.
