Emo Begunov skiing the West Face of Todorka, the peak opposite is Vihren Peak

Pirin Mountains

Pirin Mountains are situated in the Southeastern part of the country. According to the Slavic legends the name of the mountains derives from the name of God Perun, who was believed to live up in the mountains. The highest peak is Vihren with 2914 meters above sea level. The height of the mountains and the closeness of the Mediterranean warm and damp air masses make this part of Bulgaria with the best snow conditions in the Balkans. Pirin is also rich in environmental assets – there are 194 lakes, more that 60 mineral water springs with average water temperature of 60C. There are also a number of precious plant species such as White Pine tree /Pinus peuce/, Black Pine tree /Pinus leucodermis/, Edelweiss /Leontopodeum alpinum/. The abundant forests provide perfect condition for deep powder skiing even in warm days.

Bansko

Bansko is a town with around 10000 residents at the foot of Pirin Mountains (936m above sea level) just 160 km from Sofia city. There are plenty of sights with historical and cultural significance, the most famous of which are the “Holy Trinity” church, its museums houses, and the permanent ethnographic and Bansko School of icon painting exhibitions. Traditional Bulgarian restaurants and pubs abundant in the ancient part of the town. There are numerous big luxurious and small hotels (2-4 stars) as well as many cozy private rooms.
The ski runs (25 km long) are 7 to 12 km up in the mountain. There are one chair lift and 3 drag lifts. The chair lift provides easy access to the highest parts of the mountain with excellent possibilities for backcountry freeskiing.

Hotel

All competitors were accommodated in Todorka Hotel where the all competition registration information etc. were held. The hotel complex is situated at the plaza of Shiligarnika Ski Center, 50 meters from the chair lift.

Todorka Hotel complex

Address:	Shiligarnika Ski Center Bansko Bulgaria 2770
Phone:	(++359 7443) 51 26, 41 59

The accommodation at the hotel, breakfast, dinner, and transportation to the town of Bansko are included in the competition fee.