Bansko 2009/ 2010 Opening

Bansko 2009/ 2010 Opening

Kamelia Krumova, photos by Georgi Georgiev

Bansko 2009/ 2010 Opening The Bansko fens are used to the glamorous season opening party. This year it exceeded all expectations for sure. Great ski champions Mark Girardelli, Pirmin Zurbgiggen, Peter Popangeloff, Bojan Krizaj, Paul Accola, Patrick Ortlieb, Peter Mueller and Hubert Strolz competing against each other, but this time for a noble cause – raising funds for the ski and snowboard education of more Bulgarian kids. Marc Girardelli won the charity slalom in Bansko. Second finished the Swiss champ Pirmin Zurbriggen, with the Austrian Helmut Strolz third. %RIMG1The last minute surprise was the Swedish pop star Dr Alban, who excited the fans in the night of the season opening. The ski slopes were perfectly maintained and Banderishka polyana offered more than 50 cm snow. Numerous skiers and boarders flooded the ski zone for the first downhill of the year. The resort itself was enlivened by numerous tourists and ski lovers from all over. The party season in Bansko has definitely begun. This year Bansko again will offer a lot of excitement, snow emotions and unforgettable moments to all guests and residents of the resort. Don’t miss the chance to try the best ski resort in Eastern Europe this year, as it now offers great discounts and unbeatable holiday offers. %LIMG2%RIMG3 %LIMG4%RIMG5