Travel News Nov/Dec 2022
KEEPING IT COOL IN KITZBÜHEL 43 SKI ESSENTIALS YOU MUST PACK!
IT doesn’t matter whether you are taking off for a week, week-end or a half-term break, our ESSENTIAL SKI PACKING LIST will help you be prepared for anything the slopes throw at you on your next ski holiday. Socks & underwear: The absolute essentials! Be sure to include plenty of underwear, preferably a pair for each day, plus a couple of spares. If your body is comfortable and clean, you will feel so much better, especially after a long day on the slopes. The socks protecting your feet inside your
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ski boots are super important. You should plan to pack a pair for each day you plan to be skiing, especially if you plan to hire your gear. Bear in mind that you will also need socks or warm tights apres ski. Base layers: To be on the safe side it is better to pack at least two sets of base layers as they tend to get pretty sweaty after a day or two. You need a top with long sleeves as well as long leggings in order to keep warm. One pair is all you will need for a weekend on the slopes, and at least three for a holiday lasting between five to seven days. Gear: If you are a seasoned skier you will know what to pack without our guidance but for those of you who are new on the slopes, basically you will need the following: • Thermal layers to keep warm and snug • Waterproof, breathable ski pants • Ski gloves • Goggles • Sun glasses for glare • Ski helmet • Ski boots (unless you plan to hire when you get there) • Ski jacket • Walking/snow boots Sunscreen & Lip Balm: Be sure to include sunscreen and lip balm in your bag.
If you are new to the world of skiing, you would be surprised how strong the sun is on the slopes, even in the winter. The winter sun is reflected off the snow and the mountain air is thinner – all this can result in your face becoming painfully burned if you aren’t careful. Lip balm is another useful addition: it will keep your lips moist. Cracked, dry lips are the last thing you need for your après skiing ventures. First Aid & Pyjamas: Your toothbrush, paste, creams or whatever you usually use should be put first in your suitcase, but remember to include some aspirins, painkillers, sports tape, waterproof dressings and perhaps some muscle plasters or creams as well. Pyjamas will keep you snug in bed in the cold evenings. Slippers are not normally provided unless you are at a luxury resort and since you may have to leave your shoes at the front door, you will be glad you thought to bring them.
Winter woolies: The most important everyday clothes you will need on the slopes are gloves or mittens, a scarf and a warm hat. Don’t forget your device chargers and a plug adaptor!
Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo... the fun is unlimited!
Winner of World Ski Awards’ “Best Ski Resort In Bulgaria” every year since 2013, Bansko offers 75km of uninterrupted ski runs, great snow conditions and a unique combination of a modern ski resort and a historic town with an incredible choice of apres-ski bars, restaurants and activities. As a non-euro destination, Bulgaria is proud
to be able to offer you the best value for money ski services in Europe. Pre-booking your ski extras with us before travelling is the best way to save on your next ski holiday to Bansko. Situated at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, Bansko ski holidays take place on a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it’s easy to see why with its quaint cobbled streets, where you can still hear the local Bansko dialect being used and old clock tower, where the bell has been measuring the hours for over 150 years. Set amidst the majestic forest-clad Rila Mountains, once a hunting ground for Bulgarian Kings, Borovets was Bulgaria’s first ski resort, dating from the 19th century when it was only known to an exclusive few. Now everyone
has the opportunity to
experience this fun-packed, snow-filled spectacular destination, Borovets truly has got lots to offer and is firmly established as one of Bulgaria’s most popular ski resorts.
At a height of 1,300 metres, Borovets is a lively resort full of bars, restaurants and cafes and along with the many vibrant clubs make après-ski a real attraction. Quite rightly, skiing is its prime concern and Borovets is justly popular with all grades of skiers, with a setting that’s near perfect right at the foot of Mount Moussala (2925 metres), the highest peak in the Balkan region.
The resort of Pamporovo has a unique claim to fame, this bright, modern ski resort high in the Rhodope mountains is the sunniest mountain
resort in Europe. Pamporovo
boasts on average no less than 270 sunny days a year and in the winter provides an ideal combination, plenty of snow and sparkling sunshine to show off the resort at its best. Pamporovo holidays are particularly suited for both beginners and intermediates, however Pamporovo’s Giant Slalom run will ensure that any experts are more than happy. Your Pamporovo lift pass will also give you access to the slopes at Chepelare resort with a free shuttle bus service to take you between the resorts. Chepelare, lying in a small valley at the heart of the Rhodopi Mountain, just 10 km from Pamporovo offers ski runs that vary in difficulty from green to black as well as the longest ski run in Bulgaria. A high-speed quad lift connects the town with the Mechi Chal peak while a few smaller drag lifts are also available to the skiers on the slopes.
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