Picture taken 4th February 2012. Banderishka Poliana (ski school meeting place)

Bansko town snow melting for a few days. Warmer temperatures in town of around 4 C have were feeling positively tropical. Here’s a video of the conditions. But read on for the amazing snow news.

But this should be only a temporary moment. It’s dumping snow hard in Sofia.

Whilst up on the Pirin the slopes are delivering. High winds closed the Plato area yesterday.  My views on the The FIS Women’s and Men’s Ski World Cup events are mixed. It is frustrating that some slopes are shut until the end of the month. Short term sacrifice for the long term image and confidence for the development of Bansko’s facilities.

Snow forecast is…

picture taken 4th February 2012. Off piste

January was excellent and now February is already turning out to be very good too. We are set for three days of SNOW. Monday sees temperatures fall again and the town of Bansko made white again. Happy days.

There is a series of snow storms passing through. I am not sure I have seen such weather charts ever before for this region.

As I type this, it is already hard in Sofia and snowing up on the mountain. It is a series of storm depressions centring themselves near and over Greece. They will work their snowy magic on Bansko’s slopes.

My forecast: another 50cm of fresh snow falling between today and Wednesday.

There may be MUCH more snow than this. Possible over 1 metre will fall on Todorka.

The ski conditions by Thursday will be just fabulous. The week commencing the 13th February is now assured to be excellent snow conditions.

Too much of a good thing

The downside is…

Closed plateau (Plato) lifts due to high winds again today. The isobars are close together indicating storm winds for the coming days. We’ll see.

The other concern are travel plans. Some flights may get diverted or delayed due to snow. Although I rarely hear for Bulgaria Air being diverted, but this week we saw 1 cm of snow in Heathrow cause disruption in BA’s schedule. Far more problems than 20 cm in Sofia.

The Bulgarian snow ploughs, tractors and gritters have been very visible in town. They are also doing a fabulous job keeping open the main E79 and the Predela pass road from Simitli to Bansko.

That said, I only just made it over the pass last week during a snow storm, some didn’t. Whilst high quality winter tyres make all the difference, snow chains may be required for packed ice and snow. Coming by car? Then chains in the boot that you know how to fit…

… Sapiens qui prospicit (Wise is the person who looks ahead).

Special equipment rental

Skimania’s WhiteDot skis continue to rent well this season — as well as the whole advanced range. Same goes for the VIP range; with a good choice of twin tips and all mountain skis and premium snow boards. Skiers should go wide for this fresh powder snow.

Ski package bookings now being taken for March, but lesson dates filling up fast, so do please book soon. Sorry, no more prepay lessons for February. Some dates for hire, lift passes and transfers available. Five working days notice required

Subscribe for food and drink updates and general Bansko news. My big find are two excellent acts iGroove and Taboo at Sing Sing piano bar. Bansko’s piano bars are well worth a try and Sing Sing is my favourite. 10% discount on a bottle of spirits . Mention Bansko Blog when reserving your table.

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Lovin' Bansko now: January 2012

The Bansko snow forecast is good. Snow arrive Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The snow will fall, temperatures rising on Saturday.

The last seven days have been delivered memorable Bansko snowboarding and skiing conditions. Superb powder for my WhiteDot Preachers and Ones. Then it’s been followed by more on the piste pleasure than I could have ever imagined. A top Bansko ski season keeps rolling on.

More snow arriving will mean fresh powder. Bringing more smiles in Bansko town. Stay tuned to @bansko for updates, and news, via twitter.

Snow torture

The Plato: January 2012

Watching others on the live web cam is nice. The slightly hassled look. Folks striding expectantly to the lift. Nicely cold. It is torture to watch.

I know that torture, I remember that end of ski holiday feeling.

When it is all over for another year. A year of waiting lies ahead.

I remember that it’s just “too far away to contemplate” moment when trying to look forward to the next time in the snow. Which is a too far.

One YEAR away.

Snow fix: bring it forward

Simply perfect pistes: morning plato skiing Bansko January 2012

But I have a tip. Don’t wait that long. Grab a flight. Then book your discounted ski snow board hire, lessons, passes and transfer deal right here. The new online ski packages form is ultra simple to use. So, my tip of the day, is grab some quality Bansko mountain time as soon as you can but book another trip in March soon.

Don’t stop now — have a good (ski) time

Be nice to your boss today. For some it’s that annual review time of year. And may mean bonus time.

Go spend (some) of it on a ski/board trip.

Completing the holiday request form takes a few moments. Another Bansko trip — booked.

Catch the plane, or climb in the car. Bansko season still has plenty more to give us.

If you’re in Macedonia, Greece, Serbia or Romania you’re probably between three and seven hours away.

Loads of great places to stay from places. From places to spas to the more intimate smaller developments. My homes to rent section offers a select and high quality choice. Recommended reading for finding comfortable Bansko homes to make your stay.

Sing Sing: a place to be this weekend.

Sing Sing piano bar at the Kempinski

This Friday 3rd and 4th February sees i Groove come to Sing Sing piano bar at the Kempinski hotel. i Groove are playing and so I’ll be there.

And what’s more, Bansko Blog sponsors, Kempinski Grand Arena, are offering readers a handy 10% off a bottle of spirits. Just make a table reservation on the phone +359 (0) 749 88888, say Bansko Blog booking and you receive your 10% discount.

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The snow came. And it came floating down imparting a wonderful stillness on the mountain. With such powder whoops of joy could be heard from the snowboarders. But it was a shame to see that not every skier was making the most of this fresh powder. On days like this it is virtually impossible to groom a piste, and such times mean many skiers struggle.

The Preacher: a ski solution that works

WhiteDot, "The Preacher": part of the advanced collection for rent

So it was time to try this season’s WhiteDot “The Preacher” off piste ski. David, the Bulgairian importer of these British designed skis arranged for the full 2012 collection to be available for rental at skimania (a free swap for all advanced ski renters). So a quick set up from Evtim, a breakfast toasty from the takeaway up from skimania and we were all set.

Width is good

Now I think most people would look at the width and think these must be just for pros. Well the truth could not be more different. These wide skis are super easy to use in deep snow. Any intermediate skier would be fine on these. The positive interest from others with all mountain skis heightened the pleasure of being out on these beauties. Okay, beauty is in the eye of the beholder — but I like the platypus look!

With all the excitement of getting up the mountain to try the WhiteDot Preachers, I forgot the GoPro Hero camera to show this wonderful powder snow up close.

Snow forecast

The skies will be clear although there is another pressure system that could bring some more snow Saturday.

Conditions are set to remain good. 9.5/10 was today’s rating

Tips Of The Day

• Book Sing Sing, at the Kempinski Grand Arena, next weekend. The fabulous iGroove are playing there Friday.
• Try Hotel Shiligarnika, 100m behind Bla Bla. Two bars, upstairs has more room and better menu. The mulled wine (hot wine) works well with the rather good home made wine sold here.

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Bansko snow conditions delivered another fine day. The occaisional worn patch, droping the conditions to a 8.5/10. So not perfect; but very good.

The cloud cover is increasing as you see from the picture just taken at 17:25 outside SkiMania shop. A dramatic rise in temperature, so the town’s snow is melting. However, we will see some snow sprinkle from the clouds high up tonight and tomorrow. Will fall as rain in town.

Another few hours today up the mountain saw me trying to master the carving technique. I was taking no chances. So I took time out with six ski instructors. Humbling — but all offering me fab tips — and me working hard to keep up. Any improvement, well I need plenty more hours to claim that. It’s like so many things, the more you know the more you realise how little you really know.

Improving

And so it comes down to instruction.

Skimania have the nicest ski and snowboard instructors I’ve ever known. With more positive feedback than Jimi Hendrix, you’ll be glad you booked you and your family for some guidance from the pros.

As I type this, in the skimania shop, I feel excited that it is ski instruction in Bansko that is not only such value for money, but it’s pure quality. It’s a place for improving skiers to hone their technique.

And that includes me.

After learning the old way some xxx years ago, I’m fortunate that I have such partners. So, here goes, in a wave of apres ski enthusiasm, the biggest secret to a perfect Bansko ski holiday,  is now out…

…grab yourself a lesson.

The bad news

We have just two more days of accepting bookings for group lessons between the 5th and 27th February. So please be quick to book. All pre book group lessons (and private lessons end Sunday 22nd). We’re just so nearly full for these busy periods.

The good news

Same great ski hire and lesson deal: 20% off. Free 2012 calendar too.

Book online. Ski packages page.

Burns night

To celebrate Robert Burns night, the British Chamber of Commerce in Sofia has arranged a fabulous Burns supper. Click here for details.

Tips Of The Day

• Teppanyaki at the Kempinski — followed by Sing Sing. The night out.
• Check out homes to rent. A fine selection of homes supporting Bansko Blog.
• Happy End. The live band always good on a Friday and Saturday night.
• Sushi time at St Ivan Rilski. Preslav delivers the prefect antidote to meat.
• beer (3 lev) value. Hotel Shiligarnika — 100 metres behind the Bla Bla. Don;t tell anyone else, please.

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The Bansko snow report contains just video action from my GoPro helmet cam. Saturday and today saw some icy patches and exposed areas. Morning is best with the piste getting carved up by mid afternoon.

It was cold too. Those with thin cheap gloves were paying the price with hands colder than the snow around us.

My GoPro camera has been out of action for a while. So now fixed I’m again appreciating how much fun these little cams are. If you make your own GoPro or others ski movies in Bansko, then let me know and I’ll be happy to link to them.

I’m now thinking that, whenever possible, the latest snow reports will get more of this type of stuff in.

A musical evening

I enjoyed a good night out with friends looking for live music. So we chose the Happy End live. The live band here delivered plenty of all time favourites as usual.

Kempinski’s Sing Sing piano bar was next. A more chilled atmosphere, a top trio singing the favourites. A relaxing way to round off a great day.

Both venues are popular and reservation is advisable for the best tables. Both were surprisingly free of smoke. The Happy End more youthful and at higher volumes. But it is still very popular with DJ Shark doing a fine job to make the party.

When in the Happy End it can be challenging to avert one’s gaze away from the podium dancers.

So I didn’t.

Here’s a peek at one such lady, the mighty fine Malinka, dancing in the Happy End.

All pictures here are taken by me on Saturday 14th January 2012. Come back for more video, and pictures, on both the ski conditions in Bansko and the apres ski action.

2012 has seen a big improvement in the choice, with reliable traditional places mixing well with some new places.

Tips Of The Day

• watch the live cam to check if there is a queue for the gondola before setting out.
• new online ski booking click here. Free Bansko 2012 calendar and 20% discounted included in ski hire and lessons prices. Six day lift passes and transfer s from 1 to 30+ persons too.

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6th Janaury 2012. The BIG dump. 11:00 am today

The Bansko snow arrived today; bringing much joy. The snow forecast looks also good for more snow on Sunday. Powder skiing now on. Even more snow on its way for Monday — so the rest of January is going to be great for taking a break for skiing in Bansko.

Over 40cm has fallen so far today and I expect, by Tuesday 10th January well over 80cm of snow to have fallen.

Picture taken by Mark Empsey on 6th January 2012 at the Peshterite restaurant

So if it’s a good time to come to Bansko, then it;s also a good time to save on your ski hire. lessons, lift passes and transfers. Go to ski packages.

If  the live web cam is down — it should be up live again soon. Some queues today; so timing your trip to the gondola lift is important for this peak period.

Readers’ comments on the snow conditions are always welcome. Twitter @bansko. Bansko snow and piste conditions on the mountain are always a help.

And tweet to @bansko any ski info you would like share with others via a retweet. I always follow you back.

Think you are advanced? Can you carve like the instructors? If not, then try some lessons. Learn how to carve those sweeping turns. Like me you’ll start enjoying your skiing more. Same story for snowboarding better.

Don’t take my word for it. Here’s what one client who booked his ski package on Bansko Blog emailed me today:

Tips Of The Day

1.  Name days

Tomorrow, the 7th is a lot of name days in Bulgaria. These are bigger than birthdays for Bulgarians. There are thousands of Ivans in Bansko. So wish your Ivan happy name day on their name day; 7th January!

The full list of names who have their name day on the 7th is:

Ioan, Ioana, Yoan, Yoana, Ivan, Ivanka, Ivayla, Ivaylo, Ivet, Kaloian, Kaloyan, Vanya, Vanyo, Zhan, Zhana

More name day info on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgarian_Name_Days

2.  Homes to rent

A special welcome to a recommended new home to rent. This three bedroom luxury property is in Prespa and with, its log fire, spacious living areas and fine views, it is much more than a place to stay.

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The snow is falling in Bansko and the party has already started. I have rarely seen so many people in Bansko and, this year, we have the combination of great skiing, more white stuff falling from the sky and more food choice than ever before.

Happy Bansko days and nights are here.

All but one lifts are open. The gondola queues are inevitably growing longer — time your trip to the lift using the live queue cam. I am expecting another 30 cm of snow to fall today. Ski conditions are set to be really good. Powder skiing for today and tomorrow. Stay tuned for video snow blog updates.

New Year treats

Firstly, we have fresh snow. This will be enough to guarantee decent skiing for the next week. Secondly, we have an apres ski scene that just gets better and better. The last few days have seen me out and about in town, and sampling what’s on offer.

Pirin 75 bar stands out as being a firm favourite. Prime location on Pirin street to meet friends. Service comes with a smile, lively atmosphere and an inspired music choices from the DJ. Please try it out and enjoy a 2 for 1 beer if you book your ski package through Bansko Blog.

I also have had my sushi cravings satisfied at St Ivan Rilski and Japanese fish longings at the teppanyaki bar and grill at the Kempinski.

Sing Sing, also at the Kempinski, after the teppanyaki made for a highly memorable evening. Your comments are welcome on all the bars and restaurants in Bansko.

My third treat is the Bansko 2012 calendar. Its free for all ski packages clients of Bansko Blog. Seven nice glossy pictures to remind you of Bansko good times all year round.

New Year warnings

I recently spent several hours in the medical centre. This was a timely reminder that holidays in ski resorts are not without hazard. Be sure to have full winter holiday insurance. You pay for what you get for insurance, please be careful to have adequate cover before you travel to Bulgaria. Some of the pavements are icy so its not just for skiers who find their way needing medical attention.

Call European emergency number 112. They speak English and will forward your call to the relevant department — police, ambulance, mountain rescue, fire.

I advise that wearing a helmet is now just plain essential. I wear a Giro brand and can vouch for it. It is so comfortable that I now prefer skiing with it on than off. No helmet? Our ski packages enable you to rent a helmet (mostly new ones) for your period of ski hire. Plenty of place in town to buy one.

Happy New Year

Thank you for reading and I wish you a very Happy New Year.

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Soprano's, Bansko

The advertisement for Soprano’s restaurant is difficult to ignore as it’s draped over the Happy End, just opposite the gondola lift. But, when trying to find in depth reviews of of this place, I was getting mixed messages.

So I asked my top foodie friend, James for his opinion of Soprano’s. James  joined me for a review of the Preslav’s sushi at the new sushi bar, St Ivan Rilski.

Here is James’s review:

“Soprano’s has just started their second year in Bansko. The head chef, Tomasso, is from Bari in Italy adding a touch of real Italian flavour to the Bansko scene. Italian restaurants fall into one of two categories. They’re run by people who are either Italian, or have lived and worked in Italy or by those that think that simple cooking, with few ingredients, means cheap and easy cooking.

I wish more chefs recognised that a sauce with only two ingredients like butter and sage is a lot harder to make than a sauce with ten strong flavours.

Soprano’s is definitely the former.

Soprano’s is upstairs inside the Happy End après ski Bar. But even at the top of the stairs, stood in front of the entrance, we struggled to find the way in! Fortunately one of the waitresses was there, and showed us inside.

Classic ski chic interior design

The interior is classic ski chic; loads of oversized wooden panels, surprisingly comfortable red leather banquettes and retro ski photos. Soprano’s has been designed so that even though we were the only diners, it didn’t feel empty. Even if it was full, I think it wouldn’t feel crowded.

The tables were well spread out and the banquettes offered a cosy privacy. My father finds banquettes, in general, unpleasant. However he grudgingly admitted that these were the most comfortable he had ever sat in.

We started with some freshly baked bread and an amuse bouche of mini lasagna and piped crowns of cream cheese with flakes of Parma ham. Both were a little uninspired — but were acceptable. The lasagna was a little heavy and the flavour too subtle for a two bite experience.

Tour de force cooking

After this slightly disappointing start, the rest of the meal was a tour de force of great Italian cooking.

The antipasto piatta misto was simply done with a great selection of cured meats, great big chunks of crumbly rich parmesan, explosively tasty sun dried tomatoes in oil, tender artichokes, kalamata olives and a torn ball of mozzarella with some cream and nuts. In with the olives were some giant electric green olives. The like of which I have not seen before.

Great showmanship; but slightly weird!

Starters

Father expected a Parmigiano to be served as he remembered from a haunt of his in London that used to layer aubergines and mozzarella on a skewer and then fry it in a batter coated with a tomato sauce. I was really pleased to see ours served in a more traditional Italian style with layers of aubergine, mozzarella and tomato sauce baked like a lasagna. Little pools of Basil sauce lifted the dish nicely.  Using the bread we wiped the plate this rich unctuous combination.

A wonderfully satisfying winter dish.

I am a great fan of sage butter sauce, so the Ravioli was a hit with me but the “old man” and my dearly beloved found it “too simple” and “too pasta-ry”. For me, this sort of three or four ingredient Italian cooing is great; clean bold flavours, balanced well on made pasta, with a classic filling.

What more could you want?

Chicory pleasure

The second Secundo of  lamb with chicory was more to prove a point to Dad that chicory could be cooked and enjoyed. By now we knew we were on to a winner, so he was happy to risk the chicory! A splendid choice. The lamb was cooked to a turn; the dauphinoise creamy and cheesy.

The rosemary jus with pine nuts and sultanas made for a great sweet sour combination. And a really satisfying deep demi glace flavour. The only criticism could be the cheese on the potatoes, which was slightly over powering. But hey — we were on a roll and really struggling to find fault!

Sorbet rediscovered

The waitress, manager and chef all suggested a combination of all the sorbets for dessert, and I wanted to try the Semifreddo. So we ordered both.

The sorbets were exceptional with their clean bright flavours. Semifreddo, as the name suggests, is a half frozen moose / parfe / nougat. This is a difficult combination to do well, but when done well the rich full body contrasts well with the nuts and the silky warm chocolate sauce. I loved it.

Our Menu

Amuse Buche
Antipasto: Piatto Misto
Primo:       Parmiganno
Secundo:   Ravioli Burroe Salvia and a Costolette di Agnello con cicori
Dolce:        Semi fredo alle nocciole and three types of home made sorbets

I was shocked that such a good restaurant has been under my nose for so long.

No one is talking about it. (until now, ed). I would happily have paid double for the quality of food. The head chef Tomasso promises he will be making a new menu every month show casing a different Italian region, so I will be back at least once a month.”

Thanks James for your review. I’m booked in. But with high expectations. It’s going to be tough, as I absolutely love the Kempinski’s Sushi and Teppanyaki bar and grill as an alround dining experience. But it’s time to go Italian!

If you have a view on any Bansko/Razlog area or even elsewhere then let me know or comment below.

Tip If The Day

The Bansko 2012 calendar from BBlog & SkiMania

Help this site grow by helping yourself to a deal here.

Book your ski package and you’ll not only save 20% from in resort prices you”ll receive our 2012 Bansko Blog / SkiMania calendar in resort — with our compliments.

Are you a bit of a foodie?

Or would your like to shout from the rooftops about your favourite Bansko places.

Can you write a review with a picture or two, then just drop me an email.

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Bansko sushi cravings continue. And it’s the new sushi bar at the St Ivan Rilski hotel that is the subject of our review. To help me, I brought along my friend, James Hughes.

James is a fully trained chef, and has worked in the hospitality business since leaving school. He is one of the early British expat settlers in Bansko, and owner of Trip Advisor’s best rated hotel in Bansko, the Avalon hotel. A fabulous achievement.

James’s palate for tasting food has been refined over the years and I believe his passion, and appreciation for food, are second to none in Bansko.

St Ivan Rilski

St Ivan Rilski hotel is part of the FPI group. FPI have made the market theirs for quality hotels in Bulgaria. They have five hotels in Sofia, including the Crytal Palace and the Serdica di Arena and the large Santa Marina complex in Sozopol, on the Black sea. It was here I stayed in the summer when I tried out their new La Veranda restaurant, including their sushi.

James’s positive experience when staying quite regularly at the Crystal Palace in Sofia some seven years ago. So he also had found their balance of luxury, quality and great customer service alluring.

Heading up the hill with a degree of anticipation. It was sushi night for us.

James continues the review…

Preslav: the sushi chef

Preslav working that sushi. Picture taken 20th December 2011

The new sushi chef in Bansko is a young man called Preslav. He has trained as a sushi chef for the last eight years in Sofia, and the Black sea. With his Japanese sushi knife I watched our sushi being skillfuly prepared.

His years of experience shone through. His presentation of the selection of hosomaki, futomaki, maki-sushi and California rolls was as good as I have seen anywhere.

The California rolls especially were beautiful, and really stood out.

One roll was coated in spiced dry tuna, a real flavor sensation, slightly crisp, spicy, hot and full of rich umami flavour. These were contrasted by the Avacado California rolls with their smooth creamy texture.

The third sushi was filled with an assortment fish and was coated in orange cod roe, not only vibrant, but a lovely texture. I will never tire of the mildly salty explosions of any sort of caviar!

Overall impressions

Here in Bansko, like most sushi bars in the world, we are at a distance from a fish monger that specialises in Sushi grade fish. The Maki and Sushi were a little lacking in the bold spanking fresh flavours of a fish that only hours before was splashing around in the ocean. However, bear in mind that this is a mild criticism considering the overall quality of the food.

Preslav does a fantastic job with the ingredients available and obviously choses only the best of that which is on the Bulgarian market.

Food:    18/20

Service: 18/20

Overall: 18/20

Highly Recommended

My thanks to James for his review of our sushi evening at the St Ivan Rilski sushi bar. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Avalon at one of your popular curry nights.

If the food alone was not enough, there is a 2 for 1 beer offer at the St Ivan Rilski sushi bar to help tempt you there. Whilst I am turning Japanese this winter, I’ll also be soon taking a look soon at Mediterranean cuisine at Gastros a new Greek run restaurant that my initial taste was so promising.

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Teppanyaki and sushi at the Kempinski. Picture taken: 17th December 2011

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1. will there be snow?
2. is everything open?
3. where is good to eat?

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