Hi folks, firts time on here but thats because I have my first snowbaording trip booked :mrgreen:
I'm off to borovets in the second week of march, staying at the samakov hotel. So are there any nice words of wisdom that people can give me i.e what to take , where to go, where NOT to go (both in the town and on the slopes!) or any other general advice.
I have boarded a few times at glenshee so I'm just looking forwad to being able to ride for more than 100m and not grinding on rocks!
cheers guys
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Tony, I've been to Arinsal in Andorra before and Borovets has better more varied skiing terrain, has more places to eat on the slopes and for the budget I was on the hotel I stayed at in Borovets was much better than the Montane in Arinsal.
Obviously Borovets cannot match the much bigger and world famous western european resorts like Chamonix, Zermatt, Lech, and their like but compared to resorts with similar piste KM, Borovets compares quite well.
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Started by Mystyc in Bulgaria 14-Jan-2008 - 7 Replies
Mystyc posted Jan-2008
Iceman
reply to 'borovets for snowboarding' posted Jan-2008
No advice....
I am going there, staying in that hotel, on that date :shock:
I am going there, staying in that hotel, on that date :shock:
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs
Mystyc
reply to 'borovets for snowboarding' posted Jan-2008
we'd better hope its good then!
i'll be the giant out of control snowball :mrgreen:
i'll be the giant out of control snowball :mrgreen:
Lisa Beaver
reply to 'borovets for snowboarding' posted Jan-2008
Hi Mystic
My husband & daughter boarded over Xmas and had a FAB time.
2 pairs of gloves are a must (dry pair for after lunch)
Gabi joined a small group and went from intermediate to advanced snowboarding in only a week. Her instructor was Diana who is 1 of the Samokov team.
The hotel is huge, lots to do and Borovets is really pretty.
The Red Lion (naff name) is a great place to eat and Chilli Peppers is good for drinking!
Have a great time
Lisa )
My husband & daughter boarded over Xmas and had a FAB time.
2 pairs of gloves are a must (dry pair for after lunch)
Gabi joined a small group and went from intermediate to advanced snowboarding in only a week. Her instructor was Diana who is 1 of the Samokov team.
The hotel is huge, lots to do and Borovets is really pretty.
The Red Lion (naff name) is a great place to eat and Chilli Peppers is good for drinking!
Have a great time
Lisa )
Tony_H
reply to 'borovets for snowboarding' posted Jan-2008
Not being funny, but can anyone kindly explain the attraction of Bulgaria for skiing?
ILoveSkiing
reply to 'borovets for snowboarding' posted Jan-2008
Hi mystyc, Just back from a week in Borovets stayed in the Iglika Hotel.
1) There are in effect two ski areas, the slopes on the mountain in from of the Rila hotel and the slopes on the bigger, higher mountain accessed by the gondola and a 4 man chairlift. If you are going to use the gondola in the morning get there early before 9.30am to avoid 30+ minute queues. In the afternoon queues are neglible to non existent.
2) If you're changing money at the exchange bureaus use 'Exchange +Plus+' because you get the same rate for large and small amounts. They show you on a computer screen what you'll get so you can accept or cancel the transaction.
3) The skiing on the bigger mountain is much better, not that the Rila slopes are bad. The pistes on the bigger mountain are very wide and some are very long just like pistes at the more popular western european ski resorts. You are a boarder, can you use drag lifts because apart from the gondola and chairlift all other lifts on the bigger mountain are button bars.
4)You will see police about the place during the day and fewer at night but don't be worried. I felt safe at all times even when on my own and taking short cuts between and behind the various bars and restos at night. I'm a guy so gals may feel differently.
5) Seems like every bar and resto employs someone to stand outside and tout for business. Just be good natured and say something like 'no thank-you' or 'maybe later', worked for me every time - no need to get stressed or annoyed as they're just trying to earn a wage.
6) Bars - getting lashed isn't my thing but the Karaoke bar and Titanic were lively with a good atmosphere when I was there.
7) The Samokov has a massive lobby area with a bar, it's a bit impersonal. If you want a quiet drink and don't want to go far the Ela hotel across the road from the Samokov has a smaller and much more cosy bar with happy hours lasting 3 hours.
8_) The Samokov has a roof top resto called the panorama. go there during daylight hours to get a birdeyes view of the resort.
What to take? The usual. Sallopettes, gloves, hat, goggles, sunglasses, jacket, sunscreen, lip balm, fleece, no cotton baselayers, etc.
1) There are in effect two ski areas, the slopes on the mountain in from of the Rila hotel and the slopes on the bigger, higher mountain accessed by the gondola and a 4 man chairlift. If you are going to use the gondola in the morning get there early before 9.30am to avoid 30+ minute queues. In the afternoon queues are neglible to non existent.
2) If you're changing money at the exchange bureaus use 'Exchange +Plus+' because you get the same rate for large and small amounts. They show you on a computer screen what you'll get so you can accept or cancel the transaction.
3) The skiing on the bigger mountain is much better, not that the Rila slopes are bad. The pistes on the bigger mountain are very wide and some are very long just like pistes at the more popular western european ski resorts. You are a boarder, can you use drag lifts because apart from the gondola and chairlift all other lifts on the bigger mountain are button bars.
4)You will see police about the place during the day and fewer at night but don't be worried. I felt safe at all times even when on my own and taking short cuts between and behind the various bars and restos at night. I'm a guy so gals may feel differently.
5) Seems like every bar and resto employs someone to stand outside and tout for business. Just be good natured and say something like 'no thank-you' or 'maybe later', worked for me every time - no need to get stressed or annoyed as they're just trying to earn a wage.
6) Bars - getting lashed isn't my thing but the Karaoke bar and Titanic were lively with a good atmosphere when I was there.
7) The Samokov has a massive lobby area with a bar, it's a bit impersonal. If you want a quiet drink and don't want to go far the Ela hotel across the road from the Samokov has a smaller and much more cosy bar with happy hours lasting 3 hours.
8_) The Samokov has a roof top resto called the panorama. go there during daylight hours to get a birdeyes view of the resort.
What to take? The usual. Sallopettes, gloves, hat, goggles, sunglasses, jacket, sunscreen, lip balm, fleece, no cotton baselayers, etc.
Edited 2 times. Last update at 25-Jan-2008
ILoveSkiing
reply to 'borovets for snowboarding' posted Jan-2008
Tony_H wrote:Not being funny, but can anyone kindly explain the attraction of Bulgaria for skiing?
Tony, I've been to Arinsal in Andorra before and Borovets has better more varied skiing terrain, has more places to eat on the slopes and for the budget I was on the hotel I stayed at in Borovets was much better than the Montane in Arinsal.
Obviously Borovets cannot match the much bigger and world famous western european resorts like Chamonix, Zermatt, Lech, and their like but compared to resorts with similar piste KM, Borovets compares quite well.
Edited 1 time. Last update at 25-Jan-2008
Mystyc
reply to 'borovets for snowboarding' posted Feb-2008
Thanks guys the info is much appreciated!
I've cleared TK mAXX out of all their cheap boarding parafanalia so I reckon I'm all set
just hoping it keeps snowing!
I've cleared TK mAXX out of all their cheap boarding parafanalia so I reckon I'm all set
just hoping it keeps snowing!
Topic last updated on 08-February-2008 at 09:20